Elderberry Syrup Cockaigne Recipe

The name of this recipe is a homage to one of my go-to cookbooks, The Joy of Cooking, where the extra-special recipes have the moniker “Cockaigne” added. The word comes from a middle-English fable meaning “luxurious and idle paradise;” or abundance! Feel free to add other delicious herbs to the recipe such as organic Vanilla Beans, Hibiscus, Allspice, Star Anise, and more!

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup dried, organic Elderberries (or 2 cups fresh elderberries)
• 1 teaspoon organic Cinnamon Chips or 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 teaspoon organic whole Cloves
• 1 teaspoon organic Ginger (powder or root) or 2 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 Tablespoon dried organic dried Orange Peel or ¼ cup fresh orange peel
• 1 Tablespoon dried organic dried Bitter Orange Peel
• 1 Tablespoon organic dried Wild Cherry Bark
• 1 Tablespoon organic dried Rosehips
• 10 whole organic Cardamom Pods
• 4-5 cups water

Directions:

1. Put all these ingredients into a large saucepan and heat over medium-high heat to boiling.
2. Once the mixture boils, turn the heat down and simmer for 20-30…