Elderberry syrup: sweet and thirst-quenching

ELDERBERRY SYRUP RECIPE

An beverage thirst-quenching and very fragrant elderberry syrupServed over ice in the summer, it's ideal as a relaxing drink in the winter, especially at the end of the day when you get home from work.

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PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS OF ELDERBERRY

Elderberry is a shrub that grows up to a height of 4-6 meters, belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, from very fragrant flowers and from the multiple beneficial properties for healthThe berries, present mainly during the autumn period, are dark purple in colour and become edible only when fully ripe.

Both the flowers and the berries, perfect for the preparation of syrups and drinks, are able to counteract the cold and flu symptoms, thanks to the presence of bioflavonoids, strengthen the immune system and protect the body from virus attacks, have diuretic effects and are an excellent ally against osteoporosis and diabetesAnd let's not forget that the diuretic effects of elderberry also have positive effects on blood pressure.

Also perfect in case of diet, Elderberry syrup is able to calm the appetite especially if it is nervous hunger

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CONTRAINDICATIONS OF ELDERBERRY

But be careful with the berries: they must be ripe, otherwise they are toxic. Excessive consumption can also cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Also, avoid consuming the berries and flowers if you have: pregnancy and breastfeeding and if you suffer from kidney disease or liver disease.

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ELDERBERRY SYRUP

Let's see then, step by step, how to prepare in house elderberry syrup:

Ingredients

• 1.300 g of elderberry
• 1.200 g of sugar
• One lemon

Preparation

• Let it macerate in a glass container, soak the elderberry berries, shelled and well washed, with the sugar and lemon juice, for 24 hours.
• Sift everything through a sieve so as to collect the juice which must be boiled slowly, stirring and skimming often, until it reaches a density similar to that of honey.
• Cool quickly, bottled and stored in a cool, dry place.
• If you decide to proceed with the preparation of the syrup using dried elderflowers, it will be enough to leave them to infuse.

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