Simple Elderberry Syrup
A no-fuss version of this effective remedy for cold and flu season.
Ingredients
- 4 Cup Filtered Water
- 1/3 Cup Frozen Elderberries if using dried, use1/2 Cup
- 4 T Dried Rose Hips
- 1-2 Stick Cinnamon
- 1 T Fresh Ginger sliced or grated
- 1/2 Lemon
- 1 Cup Raw Honey
- 1 Clove, dried Optional
- 1/4 t Cayenne Powder Optional
Instructions
- Bring water and elderberries to a steaming simmer. Do not boil though.
- Cover and turn on timer for 30 minutes.
- When timer is done, add cinnamon, clove (if using), and ginger.
- Cover again and continue simmering for 1 hour.
- When timer is done remove from heat.
- Once liquid has cooled somewhat, strain out solids through mesh or cheesecloth. Press berries with back of spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Stir honey into liquid elderberry juice being sure to dissolve completely.
- Place strainer over liquid and squeeze lemon half into it.
- Stir together a final time and bottle your elderberry syrup.
- Keep refrigerated.
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Notes
Typical Use: ages 0-12 take 1tsp daily as preventative, adults use 1Tbs daily to prevent viruses. If sick, can take age-appropriate dose every hour as needed.
