This recipe is delicious and easily passed the taste test of my two little boys. By cooking it longer, you can reduce it even more and end up with a thick paste. Rich in antioxidants, this Elixir is also a useful antiviral. It is a wonderful combination to add to your health regimen for the winter!
Recipe:
2 cups fresh elderberries or 1 cup dried elderberries
1 cup blueberries or huckleberries
2 tablespoons water (if using dried elderberries, use 1 cup water)
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cloves
2 tablespoons raw honey (Caution: Do not use honey for children under 1 year of age. Rice syrup or maple syrup may be substituted.)
Elderberries
Directions:
Simmer berries, water, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves on the stove until the berries have softened and the skins have opened (about 2 hours).
Strain the mixture through a strainer, making sure to get all of the pulp (it should be kind of thick).
Mix in 2 tablespoons of honey and stir well.
Store in the refrigerator.
How to Use It:
For adults, 1 tablespoon a day of this delectable treat will give you a powerful dose of antioxidants as well as being a useful antiviral-a wonderful combination for the coming winter!
For children, use 1 teaspoon a day.
© Elaine Sheff, Clinical Herbalist, RH (AHG)