Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Onion: Peel and slice the onion into thin rings or small chunks. The more surface area, the better, as this helps release the onion's natural juices (but don’t mince because it may be harder to strain out, unless you plan to eat the onion pieces).
- Add to A Jar: In a small jar place onion slices at the bottom. Pour enough honey to cover the onion.
- Let it Sit: Cover the jar with a lid and let it sit at room temperature for 4+ hours or overnight. The honey will draw out the onion’s natural juices, creating a syrup.
- Strain: After the mixture has steeped, you can strain out the onion pieces or leave them in if you prefer. The resulting syrup will have a sweet, mild onion flavor and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week (though mine has lasted months).
Notes
Dosage:
Adults: 1-2 teaspoons every 2-4 hours as needed for cough
Children over 1 year: ½-1 teaspoon every 2-4 hours as needed
Not medical advice, just what I do. Always consult a trusted healthcare professional before starting something new. Important Notes:
DO NOT give honey to children under one year of age due to the risk of botulism. See a doctor if:
- Cough lasts more than a week
- You have difficulty breathing
- You develop a high fever
- Symptoms get worse instead of better Tips:
- Use raw local honey for maximum benefits—pasteurized honey doesn't have the same properties
- The syrup will be very thin and liquidy—that's normal! The onion releases a lot of juice
- You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before taking it for extra vitamin C and flavor
- Some people like to warm it slightly before taking (just don't boil it or you'll destroy the beneficial properties of the honey)
- Red onions tend to make a prettier (slightly pink) syrup and are higher in quercetin, but any onion works
- We use this to drizzle on food as well as for coughs. It is delicious on a caramelized onion and pear tart. Not medical advice, always consult with a healthcare provider
Adults: 1-2 teaspoons every 2-4 hours as needed for cough
Children over 1 year: ½-1 teaspoon every 2-4 hours as needed
Not medical advice, just what I do. Always consult a trusted healthcare professional before starting something new. Important Notes:
DO NOT give honey to children under one year of age due to the risk of botulism. See a doctor if:
- Cough lasts more than a week
- You have difficulty breathing
- You develop a high fever
- Symptoms get worse instead of better Tips:
- Use raw local honey for maximum benefits—pasteurized honey doesn't have the same properties
- The syrup will be very thin and liquidy—that's normal! The onion releases a lot of juice
- You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before taking it for extra vitamin C and flavor
- Some people like to warm it slightly before taking (just don't boil it or you'll destroy the beneficial properties of the honey)
- Red onions tend to make a prettier (slightly pink) syrup and are higher in quercetin, but any onion works
- We use this to drizzle on food as well as for coughs. It is delicious on a caramelized onion and pear tart. Not medical advice, always consult with a healthcare provider