Elderberry Cold & Flu Remedy
Created by Cheesehead on November 5, 2011
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 30-45m
- Recipe #2076
Ingredients
- 2 cups filtered water
- 4 ounces fresh elderberries (or 2 ounces dried)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground or whole cloves
- 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped (leave peel on, you’re not eating it)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional, if your family can handle the heat)
- 3/4 cup raw honey
How to Make
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Step 1: Simmer (on very low heat) all ingredients, except honey for 30 minutes.
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Step 2: Strain ingredients out and press well, to get liquid out. You can dry these and reuse again 1-2 times.
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Step 3: Let cool a few minutes, then add the honey and stir until dissolved.
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Step 4: Put in a glass jar (canning jar is good) and keep in the refrigerator.