Homemade Cough Drops / Wellness Drops
Homemade Cough Drops / Wellness Drops
Ingredients
For the Wellness Drops
- 1 fresh ginger root, about a 2-inch piece, peeled and finely grated or juiced
- 1 cup honey, darker variety preferred
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, a pinch, to boost turmeric absorption
For Molding and Storage
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, for dusting or molding, as needed
- parchment paper, cut into small squares, as needed for wrapping
- lollipop sticks, as needed, for child-friendly lollipops
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fresh ginger root by peeling and finely grating or juicing it. Juice the lemons and set aside the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, grated or juiced ginger, fresh lemon juice, ground turmeric, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture thickens significantly and reaches a candy-like consistency. It should be dark amber and bubbly.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
While the mixture is cooking, prepare your molds. You can use silicone candy molds (such as flower-shaped ones) or create a cornstarch bed. To make a cornstarch bed, spread a thin, even layer of cornstarch on a baking sheet or tray, then use the back of a teaspoon to create small, round indentations.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully spoon the hot, thickened mixture into your prepared silicone molds or cornstarch indentations. Work quickly as the mixture will begin to set as it cools.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Allow the drops to cool completely and solidify at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or place them in the refrigerator for faster setting (about 30 minutes).
- 7
Once firm, carefully remove the drops from the silicone molds. If using the cornstarch method, gently brush off any excess cornstarch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
For a child-friendly option, if using the cornstarch method, insert lollipop sticks into the drops while they are still slightly soft, turning them into 'lollipops'.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Wrap each individual cough drop or lollipop in a small square of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store the wrapped drops in an airtight glass jar at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
⏱️ 1 min
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Homemade Cough Drops / Wellness Drops
Ingredients
For the Wellness Drops
- 1 fresh ginger root, about a 2-inch piece, peeled and finely grated or juiced
- 1 cup honey, darker variety preferred
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, a pinch, to boost turmeric absorption
For Molding and Storage
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, for dusting or molding, as needed
- parchment paper, cut into small squares, as needed for wrapping
- lollipop sticks, as needed, for child-friendly lollipops
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fresh ginger root by peeling and finely grating or juicing it. Juice the lemons and set aside the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, grated or juiced ginger, fresh lemon juice, ground turmeric, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture thickens significantly and reaches a candy-like consistency. It should be dark amber and bubbly.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
While the mixture is cooking, prepare your molds. You can use silicone candy molds (such as flower-shaped ones) or create a cornstarch bed. To make a cornstarch bed, spread a thin, even layer of cornstarch on a baking sheet or tray, then use the back of a teaspoon to create small, round indentations.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully spoon the hot, thickened mixture into your prepared silicone molds or cornstarch indentations. Work quickly as the mixture will begin to set as it cools.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Allow the drops to cool completely and solidify at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or place them in the refrigerator for faster setting (about 30 minutes).
- 7
Once firm, carefully remove the drops from the silicone molds. If using the cornstarch method, gently brush off any excess cornstarch.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
For a child-friendly option, if using the cornstarch method, insert lollipop sticks into the drops while they are still slightly soft, turning them into 'lollipops'.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Wrap each individual cough drop or lollipop in a small square of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store the wrapped drops in an airtight glass jar at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
⏱️ 1 min