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Excellent homemade syrups from ingredients that you have available right at this time – try the one made from elder, rhubarb or lavender.
Elderflower syrup – for fever and stomach ache
It is said that elder is one of the most medicinal plants in the world, because it contains a large amount of flavonoids, carotene, vitamin C.
It has long been known to be very helpful with flu, clogged sinuses, bronchitis, asthma and allergies. It also improves immunity and helps with diabetes and constipation.
How to proceed?
An excellent very tasty recipe for sugar-free elder syrup. It is not only excellent for flavoring lemonade, cakes and desserts.
For the medicinal elder syrup we need:
- approx. 35 elderflowers
- 1.5 l of boiled and cooled water
- 900 ml of acacia honey
- 6 organic lemons
Instructions:
- Pick the elderflowers from places that are not dusty – ideally away from roads and on a sunny day.
- Hand-sort the elderflowers, and place only the flower clusters without the green parts into a large jar.
- Pour water over the flowers so they are submerged, add the lemons sliced into rounds and cover the jar with gauze or a clean cloth. Let it steep for at least 24 hours in a dark and cool place.
- Then strain the elderflowers and squeeze out all the juice from the flowers and lemons and pour into a pot.
- Add the lemon juice from the remaining lemons (strain through a sieve), add the honey and bring the syrup to a boil over low heat.
- Boil for 5 minutes and then carefully pour the syrup into warm sterilized jars.
- Seal well and leave wrapped in a blanket / towel to cool completely.
Store in a pantry in a dark place, and after opening store it in the refrigerator. Elderflower syrup does not have to be used only in lemonades; it is also an excellent sweetener for cakes and no-bake desserts.
Medicinal lavender syrup – an ally against bloating
- helps with bloating and digestive problems,
- relieves migraine and headache,
- positively affects the function of the digestive and excretory systems,
- supports natural digestion and bile production,
- benefits intestinal function,
- calms and helps you sleep better – take a teaspoon before bed, or drink a glass of lavender lemonade,
- improves concentration,
- an amazing flavoring for food and drinks.
We need:
- 1.5 l of water
- 700 g – 1 kg sugar (granulated or cane)
- 30 g citric acid
- 100-130 g lavender flowers, finely chopped
- 1 lemon (well washed)
Instructions:
- Put the ingredients (except the lemon) simply into a pot.
- Pour 1.5 l of boiling water over them.
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the sliced lemon.
- Cover with gauze, secure with a rubber band and let it infuse for two days at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.
- Stir once a day.
- Then strain and store in glass bottles.
- Use it to prepare lemonades, teas, or to pour over desserts and pancakes!
Recipe for an excellent rhubarb syrup
Rhubarb is rich in calcium necessary for building bones and important for women in menopause.
Effects of rhubarb on health:
- Effectively supports the immune system
- Effectively detoxifies the whole body from toxins
- Antiseptic effects (anti-inflammatory)
- Purifies the blood and supports its production
- Supports digestion and bile secretion
- Improves regular bowel movements, eliminates flatulence
- Supports metabolism and weight loss
- Diuretic effects, regulates water in the body
- Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
- Lowers high blood pressure and cholesterol
- Promotes the formation of red blood cells
- Prevention against anemia and osteoporosis
- Supports the formation of strong bones and joints
- Improves the quality of hair and nails
- Heals skin injuries and conditions
- Supports a healthy nervous system
- Eliminates stress, nervousness and insomnia
For the preparation of the syrup we need:
- 1 kg rhubarb
- 4 cups of water
- 8 cups of sugar
Procedure:
- Wash the rhubarb, peel it and cut into 2 cm pieces.
- Pour it into a pot with water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer it for 20-30 minutes, then blend it.
- Strain through a sieve back into the pot and heat again.
- Add sugar. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Pour the hot syrup into clean jars, close and turn them upside down.
- Let cool and then store in a cool, dark place.
When serving, mix with water and ice. It is also excellent for sweetening desserts.
