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Lemon, honey and ginger used to make cough syrup in glass jar.

Homemade Honey Cough Syrup Recipe

Charlotte Anderson @ Carolina Honeybees, LLC
A simple, traditional homemade honey cough syrup made withlemon and ginger. This kitchen recipe has been used by families for generationsas a comforting syrup during cold season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Everything Honey
Cuisine American
Servings 32 2 tablespoons
Calories 34 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons lemons (zest of lemons) (approx 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup ginger - fresh (peeled and sliced) (or 3/4 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup honey (preferably raw honey)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh is best but bottled will work)

Instructions
 

  • Combine your lemon zest, ginger and water in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid using a sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass or jar. Discard the solids left in the sieve.
  • Clean the saucepan and dry it well. Now, add the honey and warming gently. Do not boil. Once the honey is warm, add in the strained ginger-lemon zest water and the lemon juice. Stir and continue to warm until well combined.
    You can continue to heat for a bit to create a thicker syrup but I don't want to overheat my raw honey so I remove from heat once thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into a clean jar and allow to cool at bit. Add a tight fitting lid. You can store on the counter but I prefer the refrigerator.

Notes

Note: This can be refrigerated for up to 1-2 months.
For children ages 2 to 5, use 1/2 to 1 tsp. every 2 hours.
For children ages 6 to 12, use 1 to 2 tsp. every 2 hours.
Ages 12 and up -use 1 to 2 T every 4 hours.*
* Remember, honey is not recommended for children under one year of age or anyone with compromised immune systems.
** This recipe is shared as an example of traditional remedies. It is not intended to make any health claims or take the place of your doctors advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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