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Elderberry syrup is a fantastic thing to have in your fridge over the winter months. It tastes delicious and it is so packed with vitamin C and all sorts of other cold and flu fighting goodness that it is a great medicine for the whole family to take a spoon full of every day. Now is the time that all the berries are ripening so go out and find an elder tree and get stocked up with this wonderful herbal remedy! You can also use dried berries which are easily purchased from wholefood stores or online.
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 1/2 cups fresh elderberries or 2/3 cup dried elderberries 3 1/2 cups water (preferably spring water) 2 tblspn fresh or dried ginger 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp cloves 1 cup raw honey WHAT TO DO: - Pour the water into a saucepan and add elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves -Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for about an hour till liquid has reduced by about 1/2 - Remove from heat and allow to cool till lukewarm - Pour mixture through a sieve into a glass or ceramic bowl and squish all liquid out of berry mixture - Put berry mixture into compost and add honey to your liquid, stir in honey well - When honey is well mixed pour into sterilized jars or bottles - store in the fridge, will last several months.
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This recipe is a wonderful way to pamper yourself and your family with a delicious treat that is also good for you! It is extremely quick to make once you have soaked your nuts too, and it looks super impressive, so it's a good one to take to a food share or serve at a party.
WHAT YOU NEED: Base: 1 cup soft pitted dates 1/2 cup pecans- soaked for at least 2 hours 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 tsp cinnamon pinch sea salt Topping: 1 cup cashews- soaked for at least 2 hours 1 200g block creamed coconut Grated rind of 1 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tblspn honey 1 punnet strawberries WHAT TO DO: Base: - Put the sunflower seeds into a food processor and blend well - Add pecans, dates, cinnamon and salt and process till it all sticks together - Line a small round tin with cling film or foil and press the base firmly and evenly in - Put in freezer Topping: - Grate the creamed coconut and blend together with the lemon rind - Add all other ingredients except a few strawberries for decorating - Blend till smooth and creamy - Pour over base and spread smooth - Decorate with left over berries and put into freezer for 1 hour before serving |
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