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Homemade Elderberry Gummies: Best Immune-Boosting Fall Recipe

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These homemade elderberry gummies are a delicious and immune-boosting treat made with simple ingredients like dried elderberries, raw honey, and grass-fed gelatin. Perfect for cold season, they come together in under 30 minutes of active time and are a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dried elderberries
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 3 whole cloves
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 6 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin

Instructions

  1. Combine the dried elderberries, cinnamon stick, ginger slices, and cloves in a medium saucepan. Pour in the 3 cups of filtered water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until the liquid has reduced by about half and turned a deep, almost black-purple color.
  2. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or liquid measuring cup. Carefully pour the elderberry mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the berries with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the strained liquid cool for about 10 minutes until it is warm but not hot (about 110°F).
  3. While the elderberry liquid cools, pour the ½ cup cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface and let it sit for 5 minutes without stirring to bloom.
  4. Once the elderberry liquid has cooled to warm, whisk in the honey until fully dissolved. Then add the lemon juice and stir. Gently whisk the bloomed gelatin into the warm elderberry mixture, whisking continuously for about 2 minutes until everything is completely smooth and the gelatin has fully dissolved.
  5. Carefully pour the mixture into a liquid measuring cup with a spout, then slowly pour into silicone gummy molds, filling each cavity almost to the top. If using a dish instead of molds, pour the mixture in and smooth the top.
  6. Place the filled molds on a baking sheet and transfer to the refrigerator. Let them set for at least 4 hours, but overnight is better. Once set, pop them out of the molds and store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Temperature is crucial: add gelatin to liquid that is warm but not hot (about 110°F). Don’t skip the lemon juice as it helps preserve the gummies. Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes after adding gelatin. For perfectly clear gummies, strain the final mixture one more time before pouring into molds. Store in the refrigerator and consume within 3 weeks.

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