Elderberry Elixir
Elderberries are powerful cold and flu fighters and are known to boost the immune system and protect against bacteria and viruses. Take one teaspoon daily during cold and flu season and up to three teaspoons a day when you feel a cold coming on.
Ingredients
- ⅔ C Dried Elderberries
- 3 ½ C Water
- 1 C Honey
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Pour water, elderberries, and cinnamon into a saucepan and bring to a boil. (Do not add honey at this stage–it will burn!)
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Mash the berries using a spoon or potato masher, then pour elderberry juice through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing on the berries to get all the extra juice.
- Whisk in honey until combined. Pour syrup into mason jars and store in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.