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Healthy Homemade Elderberry Gummies: Easy Immune-Boost Recipe

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These healthy homemade elderberry immune-boost gummies are simple to make, delicious to eat, and packed with ingredients that support your immune system. Perfect for cold season, they’re a treat that both kids and adults love.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dried elderberries (organic, food-grade)
  • 2 cups water (filtered preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey
  • 4 tablespoons gelatin powder (unflavored, beef gelatin recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the dried elderberries and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, uncovered, until the liquid turns deep purple and the berries soften.
  2. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl and pour the mixture through. Use the back of a spoon to press on the berries to extract as much liquid as possible. You should have about 1 cup of concentrated elderberry liquid. Discard the berries.
  3. Let the elderberry liquid cool for 5 minutes until warm but not hot (bathwater temperature).
  4. In a medium bowl, add the gelatin powder. Pour about ¼ cup of the warm elderberry liquid over the gelatin and whisk immediately to dissolve until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the remaining elderberry liquid, honey, and lemon juice to the gelatin mixture. Whisk gently until fully combined. If using ginger or cinnamon, whisk them in now.
  6. Using a dropper or small measuring cup with a spout, carefully fill silicone gummy molds. Work quickly as the mixture will thicken as it cools.
  7. Place the filled molds on a flat tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the firmest texture.
  8. Gently press the back of each mold to release the gummies. If they stick, place the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Notes

Do not boil the gelatin as high heat can break it down. Let elderberry liquid cool to warm before adding gelatin. If gummies are too soft, reduce liquid by 2 tablespoons next time. If too hard, add an extra tablespoon of water. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. For vegan version, substitute gelatin with 2 tablespoons agar agar powder.

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