RECIPE: Elderberry Syrup

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Elderberry is antiviral, which means that it interrupts viral replication preventing proliferation in host cells. Elderberry is antibacterial. Elderberry is antifungal. Elderberry is anti-inflammatory. Elderberry is antipyretic. Elderberry is rich in antioxidants. NOTE: These are all PubMed links

I had been making elderberry syrup for several years before moving to East Texas in 2015 and discovering to my excitement that there was a wild elderberry grove on our property. My recipe for elderberry syrup is kind of kluged together from other recipes I've seen. One of these days, I will make elderflower syrup also. It can be mixed with carbonated water to make a refreshing sparkling elderflower drink.

2-4 half-pint, 2 pint, or 1 quart sized canning jars.

• 4 cups distilled or spring H2O
• 1 cup dried elderberries - find locally or order online
• 1 cup raw honey - find locally (local is 3-5 miles from your home because that is a honeybee's forage range)
• 1 teaspoon ground clove- find locally or order online
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger- find locally or order online
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (I like to use Ceylon cinnamon) - find locally or order online

Directions

• Bring water to a boil with elderberries & spices
• Drop temperature to simmer until it starts thickening& the liqid is reduced by about 50%
• Turn off heat & allow to cool
• Drop temperature to simmer until it starts thickening
• Smush berries then strain using a seive into the canning jars
• Ensure the liquid has fully cooled then add the honey & stir (or put the lid on the jars & shake)
• Store in the fridge & use during sugar poisoning season to boost immune function or at least cancel out some of the immune-suppressing sugar intake between Halloween & Easter annually

Dosage

• Use 1/2-1 teaspoon for children
• Use 1/2-1 tablespoon for adults

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