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Homemade Elderberry Gummies for Kids: Easy Immune Support

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These homemade elderberry gummies are a game-changer for getting kids to take their immune support. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like dried elderberries, honey, and gelatin, they have a soft, chewy texture and a sweet-tart flavor that kids love.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dried elderberries
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves (optional)
  • ¼ cup gelatin powder (grass-fed, like Vital Proteins)
  • ¼ cup raw honey (or maple syrup for babies under 1 year)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the elderberry syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine dried elderberries, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves with 3 cups of filtered water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it bubble gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.
  2. Strain the mixture: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or liquid measuring cup. Carefully pour the hot liquid through the strainer. Use the back of a wooden spoon to press on the berries to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. You should have about 1½ cups of concentrated elderberry syrup.
  3. Cool the syrup slightly: Let the syrup cool for 5-10 minutes until it is warm but not hot (test with your pinky—it should feel pleasantly warm, not burning).
  4. Bloom the gelatin: Pour ½ cup of the warm elderberry syrup into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the top. Do not stir. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it forms a thick, jiggly paste.
  5. Combine everything: Pour the bloomed gelatin back into the pot with the remaining syrup. Add the honey, lemon juice, and orange zest. Whisk together over very low heat for 2-3 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
  6. Fill the molds: Carefully pour the warm mixture into a liquid measuring cup with a spout (or use a dropper for precision). Fill each cavity of silicone molds almost to the top. Pop any surface bubbles with a toothpick.
  7. Set and unmold: Place the filled molds on a flat tray and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight, until firm. Gently pop the gummies out of the molds.

Notes

Don’t skip the blooming step—it prevents lumpy gummies. Keep the mixture below 180°F after adding gelatin to ensure proper setting. Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. For babies under 1 year, replace honey with maple syrup.

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