Elderberry Syrup

We make this every September and take it through April. For a family of 5, this bag lasts us ll winter long for making syrup, which saves so much over buying it per bottle at the store. It's super simple, I promise.

• 3 1/2 c water

• 2/3 c dried elderberries

• 2T of fresh ginger, roughly chopped. Add more if you love ginger like me

• 1/2t ground cloves

• 1t cinnamon powder

• 1 c of raw honey

Directions

• Add all ingredient MINUS the honey to a pan over high heat. Bring it to a boil, cover, reduce heat (low or what bring it to simmer), and simmer for 45 min. I've used these organic elderberries for years.

• Turn off heat, remove lid, and allow to cool (approximately 30 min or until warm) so you don't burn your hands.

• Get out large measuring bowl or pan with a lip, place a mesh bag like this into the bowl. Pour the contents from the pan into the mesh bag. Squeeze the liquid into the bowl.

• Slowly add the honey into bowl, continuously stirring. IT'S DONE!

• Now grab your clean bottles and pour your syrup into easy pour bottles and store in the fridge. Try to use within 3-4 months. We use this funnel and these bottles to store the syrup. Now keep in mind, you syrup may not be as thick as the store brand with glycerine--that's ok.

Prevention-I take 1T and give my kids 1/2-1t each weekday, depending on their age. Illness- We take that dose, but more often--some sources site, every two hours. Research or ask your doctor.