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Syrup from young nettles is a small natural miracle. Nettle has a high content of vitamin C, benefits the heart and blood circulation, treats anemia, cleanses the body and improves hair quality.
So don’t hesitate and gather young shoots, from which we will make a high-quality natural remedy.
Recipe No. 1:
We need:
- 40 top parts of nettles (collected in unpolluted places)
- 6 organic lemons
- 3 l of cold water
- 1 kg of cane sugar or 200 g of honey
Instructions:
1. Wash the nettles only by briefly immersing them in water.
2. Put the nettles and sliced lemons into a large sealable container. Cover and let macerate for 24 hours.
3. The next day, mix everything and strain the liquid through a sieve. Add the sugar / honey to it and let it rest for another day. If you added sugar, stir from time to time. If honey, there is no need to stir.
4. Store in a clean container in the refrigerator.
Recipe No. 2:
We need:
- 40 top parts of nettles (collected in unpolluted places)
- 40 g of citric acid
- 1.5 kg of cane sugar
- 2 l of cold water
Instructions:
1. Wash the nettles only by briefly immersing them in water.
2. Put them into a pot and pour boiling water over them. Add the citric acid, cover and let steep for 24 hours.
3. The next day strain the liquid through a sieve. Put it on the stove and warm it a little. Add the sugar and stir. If foam forms, remove it with a ladle.
4. Let the syrup cool and pour into clean jars. Sterilization is not necessary.
This is a source of vitamins and substances that our body will surely welcome. So don’t hesitate and try our recipes, which you will surely enjoy.
