Not going to give you a big long spill on how SUPER FABULOUSA, AMAZING BENIFICIAL CRAZY GOOD (my Mary Poppin’s word for the day) Elderberries are. Here is my go to recipe when the flu is going around. It’s great and has warded off the flu and boosted our immune systems numerous times in our home. Tons of good references on how and why it works. One of my favorite books on herbalism is Practical Herbalism by Philip Fritchey, MH, ND CNHP.
Kate’s Elderberry Syrup
2/3 cup dried elderberries
3 1/2 cups of water
1/2 tbsp of ginger root
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
Bring to boil and simmer till reduced by half (about 30-45 mins)
Strain & cool (be sure to cool down before adding the next ingredients)
Add 1 cup of honey (we use honey from our Naked Bees but any local honey will do)
Add 2/3 cup of apple cider vinegar