Spruce Tips Tincture
A delightful tincture made from fresh spruce tips, capturing the essence of nature for health benefits throughout the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 43 days
- Yield: 1 jar 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Herbal
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups spruce tips
- 300 ml alcohol (40 percent, like vodka or brandy)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
Instructions
- Gather two cups of bright green spruce tips, wash them thoroughly, and dry them on parchment paper.
- Place the spruce tips in a sterilized glass jar and pour over alcohol until they are submerged.
- Add one tablespoon of raw honey and mix well with a clean spoon.
- Cover the jar with a plastic lid or parchment paper and seal tightly.
- Store in a dark, cool place, shaking gently from time to time.
- After 4 to 6 weeks, strain out the spruce tips using a strainer or cheesecloth.
- Label the jars with the name, date, and alcohol percentage used.
Notes
Store tincture in a cool, dark place for optimal flavor and potency. Use within 1 to 2 years. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dropper
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spruce tips, tincture, herbal remedy, natural health, immune boost
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