Elderberry Syrup & Gummies Recipe + Echinacea Tea for Immune and Respiratory Health

Elderberry Syrup & Gummies Recipe + Echinacea Tea for Immune and Respiratory Health

How to Make Elderberry Syrup

  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4-6 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon or more of fresh ginger
  • 1-2 tbsp. Raw honey - optional 

 

    Instructions:
    1. In a pot, bring the elderberries, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger to a gentle boil.
    2. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for a few hours if possible. Every so often press berries against the pot using the back of a wooden spoon or mash them with a potato masher.
    3. Drain the liquid using a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth.
    4. Add the raw honey (optional) and mix well. Depending on the honey you may need to put the syrup on low heat to dissolve. 
    5. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to two months

    Elderberry & Echinacea Tea

    In your favorite mug add the following:

    • 1-2 Tbsp. Fresh Elderberry Syrup
    • 1 Echinacea Tea bag
    • 1 Fresh lemon wedge
    • 1 Tsp. - 1 Tbsp. Raw honey
    How to Make Vegan Elderberry Gummies

      • Bring 1 cup of elderberry syrup to a gentle boil and add 2 teaspoons of agar agar. Let simmer for five minutes. Add in honey if desired. Let cool slightly and use a dropper to fill molds. Rest until set, or pop the molds in the refrigerator until gummies have set. Place gummies in a jar or container and consume within two weeks.  

      Note: 1 cup of liquid fills about two molds.

          Health & Beauty Benefits of Elderberries 

          • Boosts the immune system!
          • Fights and protects against viral infections such as respiratory!
          • Fights and protects against bacterial infections
          • Helps clear sinus infections
          • Has a natural diuretic effect and promotes bowel movements
          • Contains anti-inflammatory properties
          • Contains anti-carcinogenic properties
          • Can ease symptoms of allergies
          • High in antioxidants
          • High in vitamin A, which makes it great for healthy skin and also includes potassium, vitamin C, folate, calcium and iron
          • A good source of phenolic acids aka powerful antioxidants that can help reduce damage from oxidative stress in the body.
          • A good source of flavonols aka antioxidant flavonols including: quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin

           

           

          in health, Stefanie xoxo

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