Syrup of Mallows

Ingredients

• ½ pound mallow root
• 3 cups water
• 4 pounds sugar

Directions

1. Scrape, wash, and cut the mallow root into small pieces.

2. Place the mallow pieces in a pot with water and heat until the mixture becomes gummy.

3. Strain the mixture through a sieve.

4. Combine the decoction with sugar in a pot and heat, skimming until clear.

5. Boil the mixture until it reaches a syrupy consistency.

6. Strain again and let it cool before bottling.