Spring Mugwort and Garlic Honey Wellness Syrup

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1. 1
   Clean and trim the fresh mugwort thoroughly. If using dried mugwort, prepare 100g instead.
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   Pour 1 litre of water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
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   Once boiling, add all the mugwort to the pot, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes to fully infuse.
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   After steeping, squeeze the mugwort thoroughly to extract all liquid, then remove the solids and keep only the concentrated mugwort broth.
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   Add 200g of minced garlic to the mugwort broth.
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   Add 300g of honey and bring to a boil over high heat.
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   During the first 20 minutes of boiling, stir frequently to prevent overflow.
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   After 20 minutes, reduce to medium heat and continue cooking for about 40 more minutes, skimming off foam as it rises until the mixture thickens.
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   When the mixture reaches an apple-jam-like consistency, turn off the heat. Avoid over-reducing or it will become too hard when cooled.
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    While still hot, pour the mixture into clean, dry glass jars, seal, cool completely, and store in the refrigerator for up to one year.
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    To serve, take 1-2 tablespoons at a time, ideally after meals as a dessert, or consume regularly as a wellness supplement.
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