How to Make Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies

These Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies are a sweet way to support your immune system. They’re made with wholesome ingredients, and formed into a fun gummy treat that tastes like candy but supports your body in all the right ways.

Elderberry has been treasured for years for its immune supporting properties.

It’s naturally rich in antioxidants and high in Vitamin C. And when it’s paired with gelatin, the two of them make a dynamic duo for whole body support.

Gelatin is not just for the chewy texture everyone loves. Quality gelatin is a fantastic source of amino acids that support gut health, joints, skin, nails, hair and overall immune function.

Gelatin is another layer of nourishment, offering the building blocks our bodies use every day.

And then there is the honey. The natural sweetener that brings everything together. Honey is well known for its soothing, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.

When used as the natural sweetener to make these homemade gummies, it perfectly balances the flavors making them appeal to even the pickiest eaters.

The best part about homemade elderberry gummies is how fun they are! Kids and adults alike love eating them.

They’re perfect to tuck into school lunchboxes, and keep in the fridge for an after dinner treat or a nourishing bedtime snack.

You will be surprised how easy these are to make too. No complicated steps. In just a short amount of time you can have a batch of vibrant, immune supporting gummies that your whole family will ask for again and again!

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Why are these Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies so good for me?

Elderberry Benefits:

1. Elderberries have a deep rich purple color to them. This is from their high amount of antioxidants. This can help our bodies in stress overload and protect our cells from damage.
2. Elderberries contain vitamins A, C and B along with containing lots of nutrients and minerals.
3. They also contain antiviral properties making them a perfect combo for warding off seasonal illnesses.

Raw Honey Benefits:

1. Raw honey has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It can help inhibit harmful bacteria while also supporting immune health.
2. Raw honey is rich in antioxidants. Especially darker honey which helps combat oxidative stress.

Gelatin Benefits

1. Gelatin is rich in amino acids that help support:
   • Gut health: soothing and repairing the digestive lining.
   • Joint health: supporting cartilage, tendons and ligaments.
   • Skin, hair and nail strength thanks to the collagen (aka the gelatin, they’re one in the same)

Kitchen Equipment Helpful to make these Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies

1. Medium Saucepan
2. Whisk
3. Liquid Measuring Cup
4. Measuring Spoons
5. Gummy Bear Molds or 9×9 pan
6. Candy Thermometer

Ingredients to make Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies

1. Elderberry Syrup
2. Orange Juice
3. Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice (or any berry juice)
4. Gelatin
5. Raw Honey
6. Optional add-ins: Probiotic Capsules and Vitamin C capsules

How to make Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies

• Mix together elderberry, orange juice and pomegranate/cranberry juice in a sauce pan. Add gelatin and whisk thoroughly. Turn stove to medium/low heat.
• Mix until it starts to boil then remove from the heat. Let it sit and cool down to around 100 degrees F. *Note: It will thicken as it cools, so don’t allow it to cool much below 100 degrees F.
• Mix in raw honey, and optional probiotics/vitamin C capsules.

• If you have molds, drop mixture into molds or pour into a 9×9 dish lined with parchment paper. *move quickly because it begins to set fast. If it’s thickening up on you, add back to the stove on low heat, just enough to turn it to liquid again.
• Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
• Remove gummies from molds or cut into pieces and enjoy!

Do I have to use Elderberry Syrup to Make these Gummies?

No you do not have to use Elderberry Syrup to make these gummies. You can replace the elderberry syrup with your juice of choice.

Do I have to make them in gummy bear molds?

No you do not. You can use any kind of molds you may have. I recommend using silicone molds though because they are easy to push the gummies out.

But you can also make these gummies in a 9×9 dish lined with parchment paper. Then you just cut them into squares to eat.

How can I store these Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies?

Store these in an airtight container in your refrigerator.

How Long are these Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies good for?

These are good for 4 weeks when properly stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I pack these in my kids lunchbox?

Absolutely! My kids ask for these all the time, and they love showing them off to their friends. These are absolutely perfect for school lunch boxes and help aid their active young bodies throughout their day.

Let’s make Easy Homemade Elderberry Gummies

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Gelatin

Vitamin C Capsules

Gummy Bear Molds

Medium Saucepan

Candy Thermometer