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Homemade Elderberry Cough Drops

Only four ingredients in this potent homemade cough drop recipe! These throat lozenges help soothe a scratchy throat, boost the immune system and prevent a cold from getting worse.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 16 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 26 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons elderberries freeze-dried
  • 1 tablespoons water boiling
  • 1 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, pour the boiling water over the elderberries, and cover. Let sit 10 minutes to steep.
  2. Strain the elderberries, and press out all the juice.
  3. In a small pot, combine the elderberry juice, honey, and coconut oil and heat over medium to high heat.
  4. Bring the mixture to a bubbling boil (it will foam), remove from heat, and whisk until the bubbles go down. Place back on the heat.
  5. Repeat this for 6 minutes or until the mixture sits at 300 degrees. The mixture should darken slightly and become a bit more sticky as the honey thickens up.
  6. Pour the mixture into individual candy molds, keep them fairly small. Place in the freezer to set (and store there).

Notes

  • These homemade throat lozenges require that you heat the honey until boiling while whisking it constantly. This lets the moisture come out of the honey but does not allow it to burn.
  • In other words, it’s delicate.
  • While many people use a candy thermometer, you don't need one. Instead, set the timer for 6 minutes after the honey is bubbling and alternate between whisking and removing it from heat to settle (watch the video to get a good idea of how to do this). You want the mixture to turn darker and after six minutes it should be much stickier.
  • You want to keep these sore throat lozenges in the freezer until you pop them in your mouth. They do melt slightly.
  • These homemade throat lozenges require that you heat the honey until boiling while whisking it constantly. This lets the moisture come out of the honey but does not allow it to burn.
  • In other words, it’s delicate.
  • While many people use a candy thermometer, you don't need one. Instead, set the timer for 6 minutes after the honey is bubbling and alternate between whisking and removing it from heat to settle (watch the video to get a good idea of how to do this). You want the mixture to turn darker and after six minutes it should be much stickier.
  • You want to keep these sore throat lozenges in the freezer until you pop them in your mouth. They do melt slightly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 26kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26

% Daily Value*

Calories 26kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.