Simple Cough Drops

 

These cough drops are incredibly simple to make, just remember to be careful! 

1 Cup of Honey

1. Add one cup of Honey to a small pot
2. Bring to the boil on a medium-low heat, stirring continuously
3. Honey burns quickly so keep a watchful eye as it boils
4. Reduce to a low heat and continue to boil for 10-20 minutes
5. If you have a candy thermometer you need to reach 150c, I don't so I dropped a couple of drops into a glass of ice water.  If it hardens you are good to go, if it's still tacky continue heating.
6. Use a silicon tray or drop onto baking paper (not wax paper)
7. Wait patiently to harden
8. Store in a cool, dry place

My first batch did not go well and I could not get it to harden, it may still be too warm outside for it to set.  Not one to waste anything I popped them in the freezer to harden so I could remove from the tray then put them in a couple of containers and will keep them in the freezer.

The good thing is even though they did not set they still dealt to my cough very swiftly.

I will keep trying to get this one right as they worked so well on, what was a incredibly,annoying cough.  I also love the simplicity of just honey.  I would like to see if I can make one with a hint of lemon.  I'll keep investigating but for now, these suit my needs just fine and did the job they needed to do!

I bought my honey in bulk online from Cammell's Honey (based in Clevedon)

this variant is called Natures Nectar and is very very tasty!

My Natures Nectar boiling away!