Pine cone syrup
Description
Nowadays, when you have a cold, you can simply go to the pharmacy and buy whatever you need. But when I was little, my grandmother used to make this syrup from pine cones at home and treat me with it. The syrup tasted quite pleasant, so I happily enjoyed this medicine and quickly got better. Actually, this simple pine cone syrup recipe is very effective—not only for colds and coughs, but also for boosting the immune system. That's why this remedy can be beneficial for each of us.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, rinse the cones and place them in a saucepan, cover with warm water and let stand for 10 minutes, then drain the water.
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Step 2
In a separate saucepan, pour water, add sugar, and cook the syrup for 10 minutes. After that, add the pine cones into the hot syrup.
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Step 3
Place the pot over low heat and simmer the cones for 3 hours, stirring occasionally and skimming off the foam that forms.
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Step 4
Next, pour the syrup with the cones into warm sterilized jars. Close the jars with lids and leave them upside down until completely cooled.