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Homemade Elderberry Gummies with Honey: Easy Immune Boosting Recipe

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These homemade elderberry gummies with honey are a delicious and immune-boosting treat made with just five simple ingredients. They’re quick to prepare, perfect for cold season, and loved by both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup (85g) dried elderberries
  • 3 cups (710ml) water
  • ½ cup (170g) raw honey
  • ½ cup (60g) gelatin (grass-fed beef gelatin recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine the dried elderberries and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  2. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or liquid measuring cup. Pour the elderberry mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the berries with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. You should have about 1½ cups of concentrated elderberry syrup. Discard the spent berries.
  3. Let the strained syrup cool for 5-10 minutes until it is warm but not hot (around 130-140°F, or until you can hold your finger in it for a few seconds without discomfort).
  4. While the syrup is cooling, put the gelatin in a small bowl and add about ¼ cup of the warm elderberry syrup. Whisk quickly until smooth and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to bloom.
  5. Pour the bloomed gelatin mixture into the remaining warm elderberry syrup and whisk until completely smooth. Add the raw honey and lemon juice, whisking again until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour the mixture into a liquid measuring cup with a spout (or use a dropper for tiny molds). Carefully fill each cavity of silicone gummy molds, leaving a tiny bit of space at the top. Pop any surface bubbles with a toothpick or knife tip.
  7. Place the filled molds on a flat surface in the refrigerator. Let them set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Once fully set, gently push the gummies out of the molds. They should release easily from the silicone.

Notes

Don’t boil the honey to preserve its beneficial enzymes. Temperature matters: the elderberry syrup should be warm but not hot (around 130°F) when adding gelatin. Work in small batches to avoid the mixture cooling too quickly. Pop air bubbles in the molds for prettier gummies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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