{"product_id":"elderberry-syrup-kit","title":"Elderberry Syrup Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSyrup is a tasty way to take elderberries, which are a well-known approach to flu care. Commercial Sambucol costs about $2\/oz. This kit will make about 24 oz of syrup. You will need to add sugar or honey; the exact amount depends on your desire for a shelf-stable product vs. something less-sweet that you'll keep in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Ingredients\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\nDried black elderberries, hibiscus, ginger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Contraindications and Cautions\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Uncooked\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; elderberries have been known to cause rashes and digestive purging. This syrup requires long simmering, which neutralizes the compounds responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\nIn a very small portion of the population (1%, according to McDonald), these reactions persist even with cooked elderberries. Try a teaspoon and discontinue of you have issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Instructions:\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\nDownload \u0026lt;a href=\"\"\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href='https:\/\/fenhaven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elderberryKit.pdf\"\"\u0026gt;Elderberry'\u003ehttps:\/\/fenhaven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/elderberryKit.pdf\"\"\u0026gt;Elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e Kit Info Sheet\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n \t\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Put the contents of the kit and 3-4 cups  of water in a large pot.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n \t\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Let soak overnight.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n \t\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced by half. This may take several hours. (You can use a slow cooker.)\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n \t\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strain the liquid into a clean pot or bowl. Squeeze the berries to get all the goodness out!\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n \t\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Add sugar or honey as desired. DO NOT GIVE HONEY TO CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE due to the risk of botulism poisoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n \t\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;If you want this to be shelf-stable, you'll need to use 7 cups of white sugar. Only white sugar in these massive quantities will preserve the syrup without refrigeration.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n \t\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;If you are willing to keep it in the fridge, you can use less sugar or use honey instead. Most recipes call for an equal amount of honey and elderberry liquid. I personally still find this too sweet, so I use half as much honey as elderberry juice (or a little less). It will last several weeks, but not indefinitely, in the fridge. If it smells like wine, vinegar, or mold, throw it out without tasting.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;\/ol\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n\u0026lt;\/ol\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\nSuggested use: 2-4 tablespoons 2-4x\/day in early days of a flu infection or 1 Tbl daily for general health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenhaven Teas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48827740455067,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/1975\/4395\/files\/20241114_151005474_ios.jpg?v=1782169821","url":"https:\/\/littlebluemarket.com\/products\/elderberry-syrup-kit","provider":"Little Blue Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}