Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or 1⁄2 cup dried elder (Sambucus canadensis or S. nigra) berry

4 cups water

3 tbsp fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome, chopped

3 whole cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)

3 sticks cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.)

1 1⁄2 cups raw honey

Directions:

In a large, covered stock pot, bring the water, berries, fresh ginger root, cloves, and cinnamon

sticks to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half and 2 cups remains in the pot.

Allow the mixture to cool just enough to handle.

Strain the herbs and return the liquid to the pot.

Add honey and stir to dissolve.

Pour the syrup into glass jars, label, date, and refrigerate.

Suggested Use:

Suggested usage for adults is 1 tablespoon up to 3x/day and for children is 1 teaspoon up to

3x/day.

Shelflife:

Refrigerate and use within 1-2 months