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Elderberry Syrup
Ingredients:
1 cup dried elderberries
3 cups filtered water
1 cinnamon stick
4-6 cloves
1 star anise
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Optional: ¼ cup dried echinacea
Method:
Add all ingredients (except echinacea) to a large pot and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half (approximately 40 mins).
Add echinacea and allow to cool.
Drain through a fine sieve (or muslin cloth).
Add 1 cup raw honey (not for <1 year old).
Keep in fridge for 2 months.
To serve:
Drink on its own (1 tablespoon for adults or 1 teaspoon for kids).
Mix with hot water and sip as a tea.
Add to other recipes like gummies.