Elderberry syrup is a proven remedy for preventing and recovering from the flu, colds, excessive mucus, sore throats, and contains large amounts of antioxidants, potassium, beta carotene, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin C.
Serving size 1 tablespoon daily and if sickness strikes, 1 teaspoon every 4 hours.
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Elderberry syrup is a proven remedy for preventing and recovering from the flu, colds, excessive mucus, sore throats, and contains large amounts of antioxidants, potassium, beta carotene, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin C.
Serving size 1 tablespoon daily and if sickness strikes, 1 teaspoon every 4 hours.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried elderberries
- 3 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or use fresh ginger root
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cup raw honey
Servings: quart
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Instructions
- Add the berries, water, cloves, ginger and cinnamon stick to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the berry mixture to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove from the heat. Using a potato masher, mash the berries (still in the now juice mixture) to remove any extra juices.
- Smash and think of the savings in the pot.
- Strain the berries from the juice. I use a cheesecloth and small mesh sieve over a bowl. Push the berries in the strainer down with the back of a wooden spoon to remove any extra juice.
- Stir in the honey. The berry mixture should still be warm, not hot, and just slightly warm.
- Keep in the fridge. Take 1 tablespoon daily by spoon or mix it in a smoothie.
- Recipe and photo courtesy of www.livesimply.me
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