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Simple Elderberry Syrup

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Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups elderberries dried, or 4 cups frozen
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons dried ginger or 4 tablespoons fresh
  • 1 organic cinnamon stick
  • raw local honey
  • brandy if desired

Instructions
 

  • Combine berries, herbs, and water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes. Volume will reduce by ½ to ⅓. Strain liquid using cheesecloth or muslin, squeezing juice from berries and herbs. Finally, add honey in a ratio that is about half the total volume (more honey means a longer shelf life). Add half that amount of brandy if desired, to extend shelf life. Store syrup in the fridge and enjoy a tablespoon or more daily for immune support.