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Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup honey (or agave/maple syrup)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups dried elderberries
  • 2 dried anise stars
  • 2 inch piece of fresh (frozen) ginger root
  • 2 inch piece of fresh (frozen) turmeric root
  • 5 cloves
  • *1 cup vodka or brandy (optional)

Directions

Combine berries and herbs with cold water in pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and allow herbs to simmer 30 to 40 minutes.

Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.

Strain berries and herbs using a funnel overlaid with doubled cheesecloth or undyed cotton muslin bag and squeeze out liquid (careful, liquid will likely still be hot!).

Discard used herbs in compost.

Once liquid has cooled to just above room temperature, add honey and stir to incorporate.

If using vodka or brandy, add here and stir until well combined.

Bottle in sterilized glass and store in the refrigerator.

Daily dose during cold season:
1tsp:Kids
2tsp-1Tbsp:Adults

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