1 cup of dried elderberries4 cups of filtered waterOrganic Sugar or HoneyOptional: dried whole cloves Take your dried elderberries and place them in a pot that has a lid. Add 4 cups of water, cap the pot with a lid and bring to a rolling boil. Immediately reduce the heat to a simmer and let […]
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