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Easy Homemade Elderberry Immune Gummies

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These Homemade Elderberry Immune Gummies are a delicious, gentle way to get a daily dose of immune-supporting goodness into even the pickiest eaters. They’re not a cure, but they are a tasty, natural alternative to store-bought supplements.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dried elderberries
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • ¼ cup raw honey or maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons gelatin (beef gelatin recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Make the Elderberry Concentrate: In a small saucepan, combine dried elderberries, sliced ginger, and 2 cups of filtered water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until liquid reduces by about half.
  2. Strain the Liquid: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or 4-cup liquid measuring cup. Carefully pour the mixture through the strainer, pressing on the berries with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. You should have about 1 to 1¼ cups of concentrated elderberry tea. Let cool for 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
  3. Add Sweetener and Lemon: While the liquid is still warm, whisk in honey or maple syrup and lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  4. Bloom the Gelatin: Pour about ½ cup of the warm elderberry liquid into a small bowl. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of gelatin evenly over the top. Do not stir. Let sit for 2-3 minutes until the gelatin absorbs the liquid and forms a spongy paste.
  5. Combine and Heat: Pour the bloomed gelatin mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining elderberry liquid. Place over the lowest possible heat and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Do not let it boil.
  6. Fill the Molds: Place silicone molds on a small baking sheet. Using a dropper or small measuring cup with a spout, carefully fill each cavity of the mold. Work quickly as the mixture will thicken as it cools. If it gets too thick, gently warm it on the stove for a few seconds.
  7. Set the Gummies: Transfer the baking sheet with filled molds to the refrigerator. Let set, undisturbed, for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 hours, for a firm, bouncy texture.
  8. Pop Them Out: Once set, pop the gummies out of the silicone molds. If sticking, place the mold in the freezer for 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Do not boil the gelatin mixture as it will prevent setting. Always sprinkle gelatin over the surface of a cool or warm liquid and let it bloom first to avoid lumps. Work fast when filling molds as the mixture thickens quickly. For vegan version, replace gelatin with 1½ teaspoons agar agar powder and boil for 2-3 minutes to activate. Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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