Best 2 Old Fashioned Horehound Cough Drops Recipes
Seeking relief from nagging coughs and sore throats? Look no further than the old-fashioned horehound cough drop, a time-honored remedy that has stood the test of generations. Made with simple, natural ingredients like horehound, a herb known for its soothing and expectorant properties, these cough drops provide effective relief without harsh chemicals. Discover the goodness of horehound in two delectable flavor variations: the classic Original Horehound Cough Drops, bursting with the herb's distinct flavor, and the refreshing Lemon Horehound Cough Drops, a zesty twist that adds a citrusy kick. Both recipes are easy to follow, requiring just a handful of ingredients and basic kitchen equipment. With their natural healing powers, these homemade horehound cough drops are a gentle and effective way to soothe coughs and ease sore throats. Get ready to bid farewell to coughs and embrace soothing relief with this cherished family recipe.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
HOREHOUND CANDY A COUGH CURE THAT WORKS! OLD SCHOOL!
This is a similar recipe to the one my grandpa used to make and give us kids when we were sick with a cold/cough. We loved it. We loved anything he gave us! :) The recipe belongs was shared by Jim Collums on Kathie's Herb Page. Molasses works well with horehound. He says this is incredibly great! So I am going to make some! I love molasses and it really worked for us kids!
Provided by HotPepperRosemaryJe
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 20m
Yield 20 pieces, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Black strap molasses is recommended.
- Let 1 cup horehound tea steep for about 3 minutes, or to taste. ( Made into tea with 1 cup boiling water). Do this with a regular coffee pot.
- In a saucepan with the sides buttered, add 1 cup horehound tea, 2 cups of sugar and 3 tablespoons butter + molasses.
- Bring to a boil with medium heat and continue to boil until temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 260-270 degrees. (This is really important because if it goes higher than this, the rolling and twisting becomes unmanageable. Gets hard to fast.).
- Pour into a buttered pan and let set until cool enough to handle.
- Pull candy with buttered hands, twisting into ropes 4-5 inches long. Snip into pieces with kitchen shears.
- When cut, place all the pieces in a plastic container with sugar and shake for coating.
- NOTES: to prevent unnecessary crystalization, never stir the pot or scrape the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.1, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 15.4, Carbohydrate 26.3, Sugar 24.7
HOMEMADE HOREHOUND CANDY
This recipe is from fresh horehound leaves. My mom grew up with this (my grandpa would buy it all the time) and she hated it. We had horehound bush growing in the herb garden, and we wanted to try it. We found this recipe and tried it. It was not too bad. My DH seemed to like it, even though my mom hated it. So try it and see if you like it or not. NOTE: Horehound candy was also used as a medicinal remedy for coughs way back several years ago.
Provided by skymonkey
Categories Candy
Time 2h
Yield 100 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash horehound leaves and put in saucepan. Add water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, mashing occasionally with fork. Remove from heat; cover and let cool (needs to stand at least 1/2 hour to infuse.
- While infusion in cooling, butter a 9x13 pan.
- Drain horehound leaves into measuring cup (I use a coffee filter to strain it). Be sure to squeeze all the liquid from the leaves. Make sure you have at least 1 cup of liquid. Discard leaves.
- Pour liquid into a 4 quart saucepan. Add brown sugar and syrup. Bring to a boil and cook to 300 degrees on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
- Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Just before it sets up, score into squares with a knife to make it easier to break apart. When cool and set, break into pieces and store in airtight container.
- Note: The infusion (liquid from the leaves) can be frozen to use later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.6, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 9.2, Sugar 8.7
Tips:
- Use fresh horehound leaves: Fresh horehound leaves are more flavorful and have a higher concentration of medicinal properties than dried leaves. If you can't find fresh horehound leaves, you can use dried leaves, but you'll need to use more of them to achieve the same flavor and effect.
- Simmer the horehound leaves for at least 30 minutes: This will help to extract the medicinal properties of the leaves into the syrup.
- Don't overcook the syrup: If you overcook the syrup, it will become too thick and chewy. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, but still pourable.
- Store the cough drops in an airtight container: This will help to keep them fresh and prevent them from drying out.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned horehound cough drops are a natural and effective way to relieve coughs and sore throats. They are easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients. If you are looking for a natural alternative to over-the-counter cough drops, give this recipe a try.
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