Elderberry Syrup

My friend Casey came down today and we are busy in the kitchen! We've got herbs and oil in the crockpot, preparing to make an herbal salve out of them. We're planting some seeds, just to get a head start on the spring feeling! And we've made a few candles, and are going to make some more. But our finished project for the day, is elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup is full of antioxidants and excellent for your immune system. You can take it during the cold and flu season as a daily supplement, or when you're sick to help you get over it sooner.
You add elderberries to your water to boil.



Then, you grate fresh ginger, and add a cinnamon stick and cloves.




Next, you strain the liquid out (after you've simmered it to reduce by half.) Now, you add your honey.


And finally, you pour your syrup into your sanitized bottles and wait for it to cool, so you can put on the cap and store it in the refrigerator.


Now, you have all natural elderberry syrup! It makes me feel better knowing I'm giving my family something that is natural and good for you, instead of questionable ingredients.