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]]>Elderberry is usually considered safe for that age, but you can always consult with their healthcare provider if you have any concerns.
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P.S. I made the syrup last night for a nasty bug I came down with and I’m feeling better in less than 24 hours. Still a long way to go, but, better for sure!
Grating it helps it to infuse better into the elderberry syrup since more of the ginger is exposed.
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Nicole ]]>
I can’t remember if I ever thanked you for this recipe. It is phenomenal. I am making a new batch today because my husband came down with a bad cold. Even my extended family asks me to make some for them. Usually we try to use it as a preventative. I have researched other recipes (some recommend essential oils; I have heard essential oils can be toxic so ‘no thank-you’). I like that you use more natural and organic ingredients. Chi Miigwetch! ]]>
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! Thank you!! ]]>
The liquid doesn’t really reduce in the Instant Pot version so you may need to use more per dose.
]]>You don’t have to simmer it for 45 minutes, just until the liquid is reduced by half. If it’s still evaporating too fast you could leave the lid partially on. The important thing is for the steam to escape so the mixture can reduce and release the toxic cyanogenic glycosides. It’s safe to take as is, you just wouldn’t need to use as much.
]]>I need help. I’ve been making this recipe routinely for years and never had any issues. However I was using the older recipe (that says to simmer covered). I just saw where it now says to do uncovered so I tried that with my latest batch. I’ve now had to redo it twice because instead of ending up with 1/2 the original liquid, I ended up with barely 1/4 of what I started with. It’s reducing way too much! I’m watching it carefully, not letting it simmer to hard, and this last attempt I even kept adding water (probably added another cup over 45 minutes). I still ended up with half what I should have had. How do I fix this?! Would it hurt to start with more water? Is it still safe to take even though it’s super reduced? ]]>
Katie has a recipe for aronia berry syrup here if you don’t want an elderberry syrup. https://wellnessmama.com/remedies/aronia-berry-recipes/
]]>If you double or triple the recipe you would also double or triple the amount of elderberries.
]]>The fresh elderberries should be tripled if you’re tripling the recipe.
]]>You can mash them after using the IP.
]]>The nutrition data has been updated and is now correct! It was showing the nutrition for 1 cup of the recipe, not 1 teaspoon.
]]>Hello! In nutrition facts it says 560 calories in a tsp,
Is this correct ?
Thank you
Even sealed this recipe has a high water content and a low sugar content. Jams and jellies have a longer shelf life because the sugar acts as a preservative. If you want a long lasting elderberry syrup it would be best to use a canning recipe specifically for that. This recipe can be frozen though if you want it to last a longer time.
]]>There’s 19mg of vitamin C in 1 teaspoon of syrup.
]]>Do you know how much vit c is in a serving?
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