Life Skills Series: Make Elderberry Syrup with Naomi Schleifer

Naomi Schleifer teaches about how to make sambucol syrup and its health benefits.  Recipe: ½ cup dried elderberries ½ cup dried rose hips 2 tablespoons cinnamon chips 6 dried whole cloves 1 inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled, grated/minced 2 ½ cups filtered water ½-1 cup raw honey*, preferably local or biodynamic Directions: 1. Bring to boil, watch closely! 2. Then turn down to very low simmer with the lid on for 45 minutes. Let cool before draining.  3. Use a bowl and fine mesh strainer and pour through slowly and push berries down with the back of a spoon to get out the goodness! Store in a glass jar only in fridge for 3 months