Elderberry Syrup Gummies

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Learn how to make your very own elderberry gummies! This easy recipe is beginner-friendly and can be made without special equipment.

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Servings: gummies

Calories: 5kcal

Author: Dorothy Bigelow

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Ingredients

▢ 1 cup elderberry syrup *see notes
▢ 2 ½ tablespoons gelatin (beef gelatin or Knox)

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Instructions

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If you haven’t already, prepare the elderberry syrup and set 1 cup aside for the purposes of making these gummies.
Line a sheet pan or platter with your gummy molds (*see notes for making without molds).
Add the elderberry syrup to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Add the beef gelatin to a small bowl, and ladle in ¼ cup of the hot syrup. Whisk well until the gelatin dissolves.
Add the gelatin mixture into the saucepan and whisk until completely combined.
Heat for about 1 minute, stirring often.
Working quickly, remove from the heat and use a dropper to fill each gummy mold with the syrup mixture.
Once the molds are filled and the elderberry syrup is used up, place the tray of molds into the fridge to chill for 1-2 hours.
After 1-2 hours, check to see if the gummies have set up.
Carefully remove each gummy and place it in a glass jar or airtight container.
Store your gummies in a container or jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Freeze for up to 6 months.

Notes

Gelatin: Be sure to use gelatin and not collagen hydrolysate. Beef gelatin or common Knox gelatin will work for this recipe.

With agar-agar (vegan): If you want to make this recipe without gelatin, you can use 1 teaspoon of agar agar. Bring the syrup to a boil, add the powder, and boil while whisking constantly for 1-2 minutes. Cool 4-5 minutes before pouring into molds. Use agave instead of honey if you want to make a vegan version.

*Without gummy molds: Pour the liquid into a parchment-lined or silicone baking dish and allow to set for 2-3 hours. Slice into cubes, then store as directed.

Elderberry syrup: I have recipes for making both stovetop elderberry syrup and Instant Pot elderberry syrup, and that’s what I used for this recipe, although you can use any elderberry syrup you have on hand.

To make your own elderberry syrup:

Add 1 cup of dried elderberries, 2 cups of water, ½ teaspoon grated ginger, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, and 1 cinnamon stick to a small saucepan with a lid.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce to low heat and place the lid on so it covers about ¾ of the pot.
Simmer for 20-35 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
Strain off the solids and measure the elderberry juice.
Add an equal measure of raw honey to juice, and stir until dissolved.
You have now made elderberry syrup!

Elderberry variety: There are many varieties of elderberries, with black elderberries being the ones that are used for herbal remedies. The cultivar with the best medicinal properties is Sambucus nigra.

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