Elderberry Syrup

Cold and flu season was never really a big deal in our house until the boys started school.  Now with both of them in school there are lots of wonderful germs being brought home.  We try and be proactive with hand washing and lots of good foods to eat.  We also give the boys Elderberry syrup once the season starts to help build their systems up so that they do not get really sick. 

The syrup is pretty simple to make and this batch lasts us all winter for the entire house.

Elderberry Syrup

2/3 cups dried elderberries
3 1/2 cups of water
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp clove
1 cup raw honey or coconut nectar

Pour everything except for the honey into a pit and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 45 minutes.  Remove from the heat and let it cool.  Strain out the elderberries.  Once it is completely cook add the honey and pour into a jar and store in the fridge.

I give the boys 1 tsp a day.