Hawthorn Syrup

(from National Geographic guide to Medicinal Herbs)

Combine 1 cup of fresh or ½ cup dried hawthorn berries and 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Mash berries with potato masher and simmer again for 10 minutes. Strain liquid and pour back into pan. Add 1 cup of honey. Heat gently until honey dissolves. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup daily as part of a heart- healthy diet.

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