Elderberry Syrup (Instant Pot)

1 cup dried elderberries, picked over to remove stems and red berries, rinsed

4 cups water

4 inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced

1 cinnamon stick or 1 tsp cinnamon (stick preferred to avoid grittiness)

1 pinch of ground cloves (this can make it gritty, so you can sub 2-3 whole cloves)

1 lemon, juiced

1/2 to 1 cup honey to your preference (raw honey preferred for medicinal properties)

Combine elderberries, water, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. High pressure in IP for 7 minutes. NPR 10 minutes. Uncover and press sauté for 15 minutes. Will reduce by half. allow to cool and then strain. Stir in honey and lemon. Store in airtight jar for up to 5 months in fridge.

Dosage 1 tsp for children, 1 T for adults daily or every 2-3 hours while symptomatic.

Not recommended for certain health conditions. Do your research.

L@WS