{"id":4117,"date":"2016-11-29T09:07:28","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T14:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homesteaderdepot.com\/?p=4117"},"modified":"2016-11-29T09:07:28","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T14:07:28","slug":"homemade-cough-drops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivalhomesteader.net\/2016\/11\/29\/homemade-cough-drops\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Cough Drops"},"content":{"rendered":"

I never tire of homemade cold remedies. I got a pretty bad cold this week and really wished I had made some of these delicious homemade cough drops. A nasty cold is particularly awful to have during cold winter months.<\/p>\n

I will definitely be making \u00a0more of these to have on hand the next time a cold hits. It’s simple, easy, and way better than your average chemical-filled cough drops. Regular store-bought cough drops often have artificial colorings and flavorings in them. They might be able to soothe your cough but they sure won’t help prevent cancer!<\/p>\n

Try this simple and wholesome recipe instead. Let’s get started.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 TBS coconut oil<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup honey<\/p>\n

1 tsp ground ginger<\/p>\n

3\/4 cup sugar<\/p>\n

1\/2 tsp mint extract<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Prepare a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, lightly greased with coconut oil<\/li>\n
  2. Over low heat, melt all the ingredients together in a saucepan<\/li>\n
  3. Stirring constantly, slowly bring the mixture to a boil, at about 250 degrees. (This is called the “hardball” stage in candy making, the point at which the mixture will harden once it has cooled<\/li>\n
  4. Carefully pour the mixture into the parchment-lined loaf pan and let cool until you can safely handle it, about 10 minutes. You won’t want to wait much longer<\/li>\n
  5. Cut the hardened mixture up into whatever size pieces you like<\/li>\n
  6. Individually wrap each piece in wax paper, aluminum foil or lightly dust with cornstarch to prevent\u00a0sticking<\/li>\n
  7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. These will keep for about a year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Hope this is helpful for you this cold season! Would also make great gifts for any illness-prone relatives. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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    I never tire of homemade cold remedies. I got a pretty bad cold this week and really wished I had made some of these delicious homemade cough drops. A nasty cold is particularly awful to have during cold winter months. I will definitely be making \u00a0more of these to have on hand the next time<\/p>\n

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