Elderberry Syrup Recipe with Cardamom

Ingredients

• 3.5c filtered  water
• 1c organic dried elderberries
• 2T ginger, cut and sifted
• 1/2t crushed cardamom pods
• 1t ground cinnamon
• 1t raw honey

Stovetop

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Simmer berries and herbs or 30 minutes.
2. Strain  in a fine mesh strainer, with a cheesecloth or nut milk bag.  
3. Cool to room temperature.
4. Stir in the raw honey.
5. Pour into clean glass jar and refrigerate for up to 3 months.

For the Instant Pot

1. Fill the IP pot to the 4c line
2. Add in berries and herbs
3. Manual high pressure for 5 minutes
4. Natural pressure release & let cool to luke warm.
5. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Use a spatula to push the liquid out.
6. Add 1c of local raw honey and stir well.
7. Pour into a jar and refrigerate. It will keep for 3-4 mos if stored in the back of your fridge.

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