Made with just two ingredients – elderberry syrup and honey – they can boost immunity and your kids will love them.
Cold season is here, and sore throats are common, especially among children. But most mothers know how difficult it is to convince a child when he needs to take a medicine.
It is always better to prevent colds, and that requires stronger immunity. To that end, you can try these honey and elderberry syrup lollipops that can soothe a sore throat as well.
Of course, these lollipops should not be used as a substitute for therapy prescribed by a doctor. It is also advisable to consult a doctor before giving them to your children.
Ingredients needed:
- 120g of organic elderberry syrup
- 85g of honey
- lollipop sticks
- lollipop molds
- kitchen thermometer
Method of preparation:
- On a low heat, mix the organic elderberry syrup together with the honey.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the honey melts and the ingredients are combined.
- Then raise the temperature and stir continuously until it reaches 150°C (check with a kitchen thermometer). This would take about 30 minutes.
- Let it boil a little, then after you see that the mixture rises more than the pot, take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit for a few minutes.
- Then pour the mixture into the molds and insert lollipop sticks.
- Leave them like this to cool and harden within a few hours or overnight if necessary.
- Once they have hardened, remove from the tins and store in a tightly closed container at room temperature.
Note: Be careful when working with the hot mixture and strictly use food grade molds.
Also, keep in mind that these lollipops are not recommended for children under 1 year old!
Do not use these lollipops as a substitute for therapy prescribed by a doctor. If you or your child has serious symptoms, do not self-medicate.
Also, you should not consume more than one lollipop per day .
Health benefits of elderberry and honey
Elderberry has long been used for medicinal purposes and is known to offer many health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants that support the immune system .
It is used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu , and it also relieves digestive problems , such as constipation and bloating.
As for honey, it is known to be one of the better natural antibiotics . Of course, be sure to buy honey from verified producers, because that way you will get the most benefit.
Honey is known to soothe sore throats and coughs , and is excellent for strengthening immunity , as it has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
