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Honey Lemon Ginger Cough Drops Recipe

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  • Author: Rafael
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20 small cough drops 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These homemade Honey Lemon Ginger Cough Drops are a natural and soothing remedy to ease coughs and sore throats. Combining the sweetness of honey, the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice, and the warming zing of freshly grated ginger, these drops offer relief in a tasty, easy-to-make form. Made without artificial additives, they are perfect for a comforting, all-natural cough remedy.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (finely grated on a microplane or hand grater)

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: Using a wooden spoon, combine the honey, fresh lemon juice, and freshly grated ginger in a medium-sized, deep saucepan with heavy sides and bottom to ensure even heat distribution.
  2. Heat to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir frequently to prevent burning. Bring the mixture to a boil, watching closely as it foams up along the sides of the pan.
  3. Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Continue heating the mixture to reach 300-310°F (148-154°C), the hard crack stage, using a candy thermometer for accuracy. If you don’t have a thermometer, drop a small amount into cold water to check if it hardens. Temporarily remove the pan from heat if foam rises too high, allowing it to subside before resuming. Adjust heat to low if necessary to avoid burning the honey.
  4. Pour and Set: Once the hard crack stage is reached, immediately remove the pan from heat. Carefully pour the hot syrup into small candy molds or drop teaspoon-sized dollops onto parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let the drops cool and harden fully. To speed the process, place them in the freezer.
  5. Finish and Store: After the drops have hardened, remove them from molds and dust with powdered sugar, cornstarch, arrowroot powder, ground cinnamon, or a combination to prevent sticking. Store the cough drops in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer for best results to avoid under or overcooking the syrup.
  • If the drops stick to each other, dusting with powdered sugar or cornstarch helps prevent clumping.
  • Store in an airtight container away from moisture to keep them from becoming sticky.
  • Be cautious when handling the hot syrup as it can cause severe burns.
  • These drops are a natural remedy and not a substitute for professional medical treatment for persistent coughs or throat issues.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey lemon ginger cough drops, homemade cough drops, natural cough remedy, honey cough drops, DIY cough syrup, ginger medicine, lemon throat drops

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