This elderberry gummies recipe makes consuming elderberry syrup super simple. Made from organic elderberry syrup, this recipe will help to naturally prevent colds and flus.
Consuming elderberry syrup is a natural way to help prevent colds and flus. Elderberries are high in Vitamin C and research has shown that consuming elderberry can help to shorten the duration of sickness. We like to consume it during cold and flu season and elderberry gummies make it easier for younger members of the family to enjoy it.
(If you already have a cold, you could try this simple thyme syrup for coughs and colds or this fire cider recipe!)
It can be difficult to have little ones consume the syrup, especially if you do not add additional sweetener like honey. This elderberry syrup gummies recipe makes consuming elderberries more fun!
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Ingredients
Step 1: Make Elderberry Syrup
Organic Elderberries
Water
Cinnamon Sticks (But Ground Works Too)
Shredded Ginger
Cloves
Honey (Honey is not recommended to children under 1 year old.)
Step 2: Make Elderberry Gummies
Elderberry syrup
Gelatin
Hot Water
For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
Instructions
The first step to making elderberry gummies is to make elderberry syrup.
To do this, combine elderberries, water, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and cloves in a pot on the stovetop. Bring everything to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Stain off the mixture and allow it to cool.
Add in honey, if you choose to use honey. Use a wooden spoon to make sure it’s completely incorporated. Again, honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Let the mixture cool.
Reserve 1 cup of cooled elderberry syrup to make the gummies. You can store the rest of the elderberry syrup in an air tight container in the fridge for about 1-2 months.
From the 1 cup of reserved syrup, reserve a further 1/3 cup and pour into a separate bowl.
To this, add the gelatin. Mix well using a whisk or fork.
Then, pour in hot water and mix.
Next, add the remaining elderberry syrup and mix until everything is combined.
Pour the mixture into your silicone moulds. Put the moulds on a baking sheet or large plate and transfer everything to the fridge. They should firm up in 2-3 hours.
Remove the gummies from the moulds and store in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze the gummies in a freezer safe container.
FAQ
They should last in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Yes, in my experience they store for up to a year in the freezer.
You can store elderberry syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 months.
For us, 1-2 gummies per day for adults and children over two years old is our go-to. As always, please consult your doctor or paediatrician with regards to dosing. The size of your gummies plays into dosing as well, because your mould might be larger or small than ours.
Making your own elderberry gummies is great because you can control the ingredients and sugar levels. I know exactly what goes into the gummies when I make them myself!
Elderberry gummies make it simple for little ones to consume elderberry syrup. Elderberry gummies are simply elderberry syrup in gummy form.
The benefits of consuming elderberry syrup is that that elderberries are full of antioxidants including Vitamin C. Because of this, consuming the syrup can help you to recover from a cold faster or potentially help you to avoid getting a cold to begin with.
Elderberries are high in fibre and so you may experience bloating if you consume a large amount of elderberry syrup. Our experience is that by following a reasonable and safe dosing, this is not a problem.
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Immune Boosting Elderberry Gummies Recipe
This elderberry gummies recipe makes consuming elderberry syrup super simple. Made from organic elderberry syrup, this recipe will help to naturally prevent colds and flus.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Organic Elderberries
- 1-2 Cinnamon Sticks Or 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Shredded Ginger
- ½ Tablespoon Of Cloves
- ½ – ¾ Cup Honey (Honey is not recommended to children under 1 year old)
- 1/4 Cups Of Gelatin
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup elderberries, 4 cups water, 1-2 cinnamon sticks, 2 tablespoons shredded ginger, and 1/2 tablespoon cloves in a pot on the stovetop.
- Bring everything to a boil and the reduce to a simmer.
- Let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Stain off the mixture and allow it to cool.
- Add in about 1/2 cup honey, if you choose to use honey. Use a wooden spoon to make sure it’s completely incorporated. Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
- Let the mixture cool.
- Reserve 1 cup of cooled elderberry syrup to make the gummies. You can store the rest of the elderberry syrup in an air tight container in the fridge for about 2-3 months.
- From the 1 cup of reserved syrup, reserve a further 1/3 cup and pour into a separate bowl.
- To this, add 1/4 cup gelatin. Mix well using a whisk or fork.
- Pour in 2/3 cup hot water and mix.
- Add the remaining elderberry syrup and mix until everything is combined.
- Pour the mixture into your silicone moulds. Put the moulds on a baking sheet or large plate and transfer everything to the fridge. They should firm up in 2-3 hours.
- Remove the gummies from the moulds and store in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze the gummies in a freezer safe container.
Notes
How long to elderberry gummies last?
They should last in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Can you freeze the gummies?
Yes! In my experience, they store for up to a year in the freezer.
How many gummies should you consumer?
Please consult your paediatrician, and it depends on the size of your
mould. For us, 1-2 gummies per day for children over two years old is
our go-to.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 9Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
Nutrient values are estimates only.
I’m not a medical professional and do not intend to offer medical advice in any content I create. As always, do your own research and speak to your doctor or paediatricians.
Looks sooo good. I want to try these. I like your gummy mold too! We love Elderberry.
They’re definitely easier than I thought. I hope you enjoy!
I regularly take elderberry syrup and my children remind me if I forget! Gummed sound like a far easier method of doling out doses! Thanks so much for sharing!!
🙂 nice!
Hi! I followed your recipe and once I added the gelatin it was super chunky and didn’t mix well. I couldn’t get it smooth w the ratio given, it didn’t look like the video. Any suggestions? I now have super chunky elderberry/gelatin that is cooling in the fridge in a pan which I hope to still cut into gummies but it was too chunky to put into my gummy bear molds- any tips would be helpful so I don’t mess it up in my next attempt!! Thanks!
I’m sorry to hear this! I’m not sure what to suggest beyond saying to make sure your gelatin completely dissolves.
How much syrup do you take daily?
I do a tablespoon usually
If I am using gelatin packets (4 packets to a box). Does that measure the same as bulk gelatin? Do I still use 1/2 cup for the recipe?
Yep still use the 1/2 cup!
Thank you for this recipe. I made elderberry syrup last week and will use it to make gummies.
That’s great! Let me know how it goes
This recipe calls for 1/2 cup or 3 1/2 Tablespoons of gelatin. 1/2 cup and 3 1/2 Tablespoons are not even close to the same. 1/2 cup does not mix into 1/3 cup of juice. It makes a chunky mess.
Grateful for this feedback – I first made this years ago and have updated the recipe.