Homemade Elderberry Syrup
LAUREN GLUCINA | December 17, 2020
NATURAL REMEDIES
"This was SO easy and delicious, and so far no sniffles!" – Instagram review
ELDERBERRY SYRUP
ELDERBERRY SYRUP
Elderberry syrup is rich in antioxidants, has potent anti-viral activity and modulates the immune response. It is a traditional remedy for the common cold, reducing symptoms (and duration) of fever, aches, pain, cough and congestion.
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BENEFITS
YOU'LL NEED
Elderberries, water, honey, spices, citrus, ginger.
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Simmer elderberries with spices, lemon zest and ginger slices.
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STEP ONE • PART ONE
Reduce liquid by half, remove from heat and let stand 30 mins.
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STEP ONE • PART TWO
Cool, strain through muslin, collecting the liquid in a jug.
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STEP TWO
Add raw honey.
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STEP THREE
Stand jug in a pot filled with hot water to dissolve honey.
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STEP THREE
Decant into a sterilised glass bottle, done!
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STEP FOUR