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If you’re troubled by a cough or sore throat, you don’t have to reach for pharmacy drugs right away. Natural candy for cough and sore throat is easy to make and effective, as history confirms. In the United States, the Smith family were the first to introduce cough drops, creating the Smith Brothers Cough Drops brand, which gained enormous popularity. But you can make this simple recipe at home yourself!
How to make homemade cough candy?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- a piece of fresh peeled ginger (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon cloves (optional)
Instructions:
- Pour the sugar and water into a saucepan. Add the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of honey. Honey has excellent antibacterial properties that help with infections.
- Chop the fresh ginger and add it to the mixture. You can also add cloves, which have antiseptic properties and contain antioxidants.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir until all the ingredients dissolve and the mixture thickens. Once everything is well combined, remove the pan from the heat.
- Let the mixture sit for about 15–20 minutes, stirring it occasionally.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop small dollops of the mixture onto the sheet. Be careful, the mixture will still be hot.
- Let the candies harden for approximately 20 minutes. In the meantime, you can dust them with powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking.
- Once the candies harden, they are ready to use.
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Conclusion:
This simple homemade remedy for cough and sore throat is not only effective but also tasty. The candies contain natural ingredients that fight infections and relieve cold symptoms. Try making your own candy and let nature work for your health!
Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends!
