Basic Elderberry Syrup
Here is a go-to recipe for a versatile elderberry syrup that you can take orally, add to tea, or even turn into gummies.
Equipment
- 1 stock pot
- 2 quart jars
- 1 whisk
- 1 fine mesh strainer
- 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried organic elderberries
- 8 cups water
- 3 cups local honey
- 1 drop each Vitality Essential oils Optional
Instructions
- Bring the dried berries and water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 45mins to one hour, allowing the fluid to reduce by half
- Allow the liquid to cool to lukewarm, just warm enough to melt the honey, Crush down the berries to release all the juice.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer and then stir in the honey
- Optional to add essential oils: 1 drop each Vitality Oils from Young Living such as thieves, copaiba, frankincense, orange, lemon, ginger, cinnamon bark, and/or nutmeg.
- Add to your quart jar, label with the date, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
This should last stored in the refrigerator for at least a few months.
It's recommended to take 1 tablespoon daily for adults and 1 tsp daily for children, to maintain a strong immune system. In acute situations, our family takes the respective dose every 2-3 hours during the day.
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