The Portion of my Inheritance

This is the recipe that I use to make Elder Berry Syrup.  I am not sure where I got the recipe but I have had it for a long time and I keep it in the freezer in the same bag as my elderberries.

This is what you will need:

1 Cup fresh or 1/2 cup dried elderberries 

3 cups water (bottled or filtered)

1 cup raw local honey

Glass jar with lid

I got these elderberries through Amazon.com or you can get them here:

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com

or here:

http://www.bulkherbstore.com

Before I start making the syrup, I sterilize the bottles and lids.

Then I gather all the Ingredients  and measure them out.

I pour the water into a pan

and add the elderberries

I bring them to a soft boil 

I let it simmer for 45 minutes. I set my timer

When the time is up I pour the elder berries and juice into a strainer catching the juice into a clean bowl.  I smash the berries to get all the juice out of them.

Then I add the honey and mix well

I then pour the elder berry syrup into my prepared jars.  I usually use a funnel but it seems that someone has mine, and you know who you are (Andrea).

It usually makes a little over 2 jars.  I send one home for Aria and keep one here for when she spends the night.  

Keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 months.

We give Aria a tablespoon daily to deep the immune system strong.  Plus it taste very sweet and very yummy!

My son, eat honey because it is good,  and the honeycomb which is sweet to you taste         Proverbs 24:13