3/4cupdried black elderberriesor 1 1/3 cup fresh or frozen
3 1/2cupswater
1tspcinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
1/2tspground cloves or 4 whole cloves
1tablespoonfresh grated ginger or 1 tsp dried ginger
1cuphoney
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a small pot (except the honey).
Bring to a boil then turn heat down, cover with a lid and let simmer until the liquid has reduced to half.
Remove from the stove and pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer over a clean bowl and use a spoon or spatula to press all the liquid from the elderberries.
Discard the cooked elderberries.
Allow the liquid to cool a bit then add the honey and stir it in while still warm.
Let cool completely and add to an air tight jar and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Take 1/2 - 1 tablespoon daily for an adult as an immune booster. If symptoms arise take normal dose every 3-4 hours until symptoms resolve.Before each use, make sure to stir the syrup well because it can start to separate and settle to the bottom of the jar.