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Elderberry has been preserved and used for winter for hundreds of years. This was a food, not a supplement- and was also used in jams and pies. We made a new batch for this season and show you how! TRADITIONAL ELDERBERRY SYRUP 2 C dried Elderberries 4 C water 2 C raw honey optional; cinnamon sticks, ginger, rose hips -Gently simmer berries + water 30 min to 1 hr -let cool, strain -mix 50/50 with raw honey Add 1 C vodka or Brandy if desired, refrigerate.