Elderberry Syrup

• 4 cups of elderberreis and 3 cups of water in a pot
• bring to a boil slowly, reduce heat, and simmergently for 10-15 minutes
• remove from heat and carefully strain.  be sure to crush the pulp through the strainer to extract as much juice as possible, avoiding any inclusion of skins
• add 1/2 honey or sugar, more or less to tase, and reheat.  
• simmer gently, uncovered, for 25 to 20 minutes
• remove from heat and bottle when cool

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