HONEY, LEMON, SAGE AND GINGER THROAT SYRUP

At home we always have a jar of lemons and ginger soaking in honey.  It naturally turns into digestible syrup which we either take by the spoonful or combine with hot water for a soothing drink. We find it helps with sore and tickly throats.

Makes a 250ml jar

Ingredients

2 lemons, organic if possible, sliced thinly, seeds removed

50g fresh ginger, sliced thinly

10 sage leaves 

300-400g good quality runny honey

Method

Using a sterlised 300-400g jar

Layer the sliced lemons, ginger and sage leaves in the jar.

Pour over enough honey to cover the ingredients. Cover and let macerate for at least a day to get started, however the syrup seems to improve over time and will last for many months if the ingredients keep covered in the syrup which naturally forms.