EASY Garlic Syrup
Make this easy syrup and have on hand before you need it! Make a new habit and have a sip every day.
Can be very helpful in cases of sore or raspy throats, congestion, coughs and when excess phlegm needs to exit body! This syrup can be a good addition to your fall + winter 'herbal medicine chest' -cl
Ingredients
- 2 cups pure water
- 1 ½ cups fresh garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 cup raw honey local if possible
- Apple cider Vinegar optional
- Lemon organic, quartered (optional)
Instructions
- Add the garlic and water to a non-reactive pot (stainless steel or glass)
- Add the seeds.
- Simmer gently until the garlic is soft.
- Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and allow to 'steep' for 8-12 hours.
- Put the mixture back into the pot and
- Add the 1 cup of honey or a bit more to make a syrup consistency.
- Add a little ACV if using.
- Bring the heat up to just beginning to bubble.
- Immediately remove from the heat and add lemons if using.
- Allow to cool. Add the lid and label with "garlic syrup" and add the date
Notes
Store in the fridge.
I find that 'canning jars' are invaluable and use one for this recipe as well..
Take a teaspoon every morning or more often if in 'acute stage' of cold/flu/congestion.
I like this combination of herbs but you can substitute with your personal favourites.
I find that 'canning jars' are invaluable and use one for this recipe as well..
Take a teaspoon every morning or more often if in 'acute stage' of cold/flu/congestion.
I like this combination of herbs but you can substitute with your personal favourites.