Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies Recipe
This easy homemade elderberry gummies recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the benefits of elderberry syrup. Made with simple ingredients like elderberry syrup, honey or maple syrup for sweetness, and gelatin or agar-agar for a vegan option, these gummies are perfect for a healthy snack or immune boost. They are made by gently warming the liquids, mixing in the gelatin, and chilling in molds until set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 30 gummies (depending on mold size) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup elderberry syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup (for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons gelatin powder or agar-agar (for vegan option)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Warm the Liquid: In a saucepan, combine elderberry syrup and water. Warm gently over low heat. Do not boil to preserve nutrients.
- Add Sweetener: Stir in raw honey or maple syrup and mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Whisk in Gelatin: Slowly sprinkle the gelatin powder or agar-agar into the warm mixture while whisking constantly. Continue stirring until it is completely dissolved and smooth.
- Pour into Molds: Use a dropper or spoon to carefully pour the mixture into silicone molds of your choice.
- Set and Chill: Place the molds in the refrigerator and chill for 2 to 3 hours or until the gummies are firm and set.
- Remove and Store: Pop the gummies out of the molds gently and store them in an airtight container in the fridge to keep fresh.
Notes
- Do not boil elderberry syrup; heat gently to preserve its nutrients and beneficial properties.
- For a vegan version, replace gelatin powder with agar-agar powder.
- Use fun-shaped silicone molds to make the gummies more appealing, especially for kids.
- Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the mixture before setting for a tangy flavor twist.
- Store gummies in the fridge for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
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