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Best Homemade Elderberry Gummies for Easy Immune Support

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These homemade elderberry gummies are a delicious and natural way to support your immune system. Made with real ingredients like dried elderberries, honey, and gelatin, they’re a healthier alternative to store-bought gummies.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dried elderberries
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • ¼ cup gelatin powder
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vitamin C powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the elderberry concentrate: Place the dried elderberries and 2 cups of filtered water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the liquid is deep purple and the berries are soft.
  2. Strain the berries: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a glass measuring cup or bowl. Pour the elderberry mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the berries with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. You should have about 1 to 1¼ cups of concentrated elderberry syrup. Let the syrup cool for about 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
  3. Prepare the gelatin mixture: In a small bowl, combine the gelatin powder with about ¼ cup of the warm elderberry syrup. Whisk vigorously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
  4. Combine everything: Pour the gelatin mixture back into the remaining warm elderberry syrup. Add the honey, lemon juice, and optional vitamin C powder. Whisk gently until everything is well combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
  5. Fill the molds: Place silicone gummy molds on a baking sheet for stability. Using a dropper or small pitcher, carefully fill each cavity with the elderberry mixture. Work quickly before the mixture starts to set.
  6. Set the gummies: Place the baking sheet with the filled molds in the refrigerator. Let them set for at least 2 hours, but 3 to 4 hours is better for a firmer texture.
  7. Pop them out: Gently press on the back of each mold cavity to release the gummies. If any are stubborn, place the mold in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Notes

Temperature matters: If the elderberry syrup is too hot when you add the gelatin, it can break down the gelatin’s structure and your gummies won’t set properly. Aim for warm (100°F to 110°F). Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to ensure gelatin is fully dissolved. Work fast when filling molds as the mixture starts to set after 10-15 minutes. Don’t skip the lemon juice as it helps preserve the gummies and aids in setting.

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