Elderberry syrup, liquid gold for cold and flu season! Did you know making your own is SUPER easy and much more affordable? You can buy dried elderberries online for about $12 a bag which will make about 6 batches

Elderberry has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for centuries. It’s hands down the best for sore throats, coughs and colds, plus this recipe is loaded with a few each boosts for the immune system.

What you will need:

• 3/4 cup dried elderberry

• 3 cups water

• 2 tablespoons ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 cloves

• 3/4 cup raw honey

  Bring to boil elderberries, water, ginger, cinnamon and ginger. Cover reduce heat for 20 mins, then remove lid and simmer stirring occasionally. Once reduced to about 1/3 of the mixture and thick, remove from heat. Let cool to warm, add honey and stir to melt. Pour into a mason jar and refrigerate, stays fresh for about 2 weeks.