Elderberry Syrup
This sick season, make this tasty syrup that is a great immune booster! This all natural, vitramin packed syrup is flavorful and helps prevent colds/flu.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried elderberries
- 3 cups distilled water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon chips
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger root
- 1 teaspoon echinacea root
- 3/4 cup local, raw unfiltered honey
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the elderberries, water, cinnamon, ginger, and Echinacea.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Allow mixture to simmer 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher.
- Allow syrup to cool slightly and pour through a cheesecloth into a glass bowl.
- Pour honey into bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour syrup into jars (I use canning jars) and seal with lid.
- Keep jars in refrigerator for up to one month.
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