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Collection: Syrup, Oils & Creams
Recipe By: Suzi
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)
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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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