Elderberry Syrup

 Makes just under 1 quart of syrup

2 cups dried elderberrys

4 cups water

Combine and start to heat. once it starts to get warm, add:

1-2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger

1 t. ground cinnamon

1 cinnamon stick

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 t. whole cloves

Simmer until reduced by half. strain and squeeze out all liquid into a big bowl and add:

1 cup raw honey

and juice of 1 large lemon

It should still be warm enough to melt the honey. 

mix until honey is melted and pour into mason jar. should store in fridge for 3 months.