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Elderberry Syrup Gummies are tasty, sweet, and a fun way to get your kiddos to take Elderberry Syrup. Elderberries are believed to be a strong antioxidant, immunity booster, and a safe, natural way to ward off colds and the flu! Elderberry gummies are easy and fun to make!
Originally published 9/7/18
Elderberry Syrup Gummies
We take Elderberry Syrup daily in our home. I figure it couldn’t hurt to take a dose of something that has high antioxidant properties! We need all the help we can get fighting off the colds and flu of the season!
I normally like to make my Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup recipe, then use part of it for the Elderberry Syrup Gummies. I’ve written this post with the stovetop elderberry syrup recipe, and have linked to the Instant Pot recipe in a few places.
If you have kids that don’t take spoonfuls of liquid very well, these gummy treats are a great way to give them elderberry syrup. What kid doesn’t like gummies? You can get molds in lots of different shapes, though the bears are pretty cute!
Depending on the size of the mold you use, the dose could be anywhere from 1 to 3 gummies a day (check with your pediatrician to be sure).
The amount of gummies you get from a batch of this elderberry gummies recipe will depend on the size of the molds you use. For the small bears, I get about 165-180.
Elderberry Syrup Gummies also have ingredients like lemon, cloves, cinnamon, and honey to enhance the flavor, and those ingredients may also have potential health benefits.
When you make your batch of Elderberry Syrup, use the ingredients that you like, or that your kids will like!
Storing Elderberry Syrup Gummies
Store your gummies in an air-tight container in the fridge. Keep an eye on them for mold. I have been asked about this, so here are some potential ways to prevent moldy gummies:
• To help prevent mold you can use more lemon juice. The acid helps keep the gummies stable (use just enough so they don’t get sour, unless you like them that way!).
• Use less water, though that is harder to do as the mixture thickens up so quick.
• Adding sugar also helps, but I prefer not to use it, as I like to use raw honey.
• Try Putting a paper towel on top of the container and sealing the lid over it. It will absorb moisture. Change it periodically.
• Make sure your fridge is cold, and that it isn’t too humid.
• You can store them in the freezer (in an air-tight container put inside a freezer bag). Then take out enough for the week to thaw in the fridge. They will keep in the freezer up to 12 months.
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In no way is this post meant to be any type of medical advice or to replace your doctor’s advice! I’m not a medical professional, and can’t be held responsible for your results/choices/actions. I urge you to do your own research into the possible health benefits/side effects of this Elderberry Syrup Gummies recipe before making or using.
To start you off in your research
(I’m not affiliated, just interesting reads)
• This is a great resource for information about the European Elderberry by: The American Botanical Council
• An article about Elderberries from: WebMD
There are many other resources you can study, and a conversation with your doctor is a great start!
Elderberry Syrup Gummies
Ingredients
For the Elderberry Syrup
- 1 cup Elderberries, dried organic or non irradiated
- 4 cups Filtered Water
- 1-2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1-2 inches Ginger, chopped
- 6-10 whole Cloves (optional. some kids don't like cloves)
- ½ small Organic Lemon, juiced
- ¾ - 1 cup Raw Honey (I like a little more for gummies. Make as sweet as you like)
For The Gummies
- 1 cup Elderberry Syrup, divided
- ¼ cup Gelatin* (or 4 Knox packets, or 4 Tbsp)
- ⅔ cup Hot Water (not boiling)
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, add the elderberries, water cinnamon stick, ginger, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30-45 minutes (reduce as much as you want).
- Strain the mixture into a glass bowl and allow it to cool to warm, or room temperature.
- Add the lemon juice and honey to the cooled syrup and whisk until fully incorporated (if you add the honey to hot syrup, it will kill off the some or the beneficial properties of the raw honey). Don't use honey if giving to babies under 2 yrs (check with pediatrician).
- Measure and reserve one cup of the syrup for the gummies.
- Cool the remaining syrup and transfer to a glass jar or bottle with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
To Make Gummies
- Place the silicone gummy molds on a baking sheet or large platter to support them.
- In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of the cooled elderberry syrup, and then whisk in the gelatin well to dissolve.
- Add in the hot water and stir well until thoroughly dissolved.
- Stir in the remaining elderberry syrup.
- Carefully pour the mixture into each mold, filling to the top. A miniature baster/dropper works well for this.
- Put the baking sheet with the molds on it into the refrigerator and chill about 1 hour, or until they become firm.
- Pop the gummies out of the molds and place into a glass airtight container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- Dosage can be from 1 to 3 gummies a day for kids 2 and over, depending on the size mold you use (check with pediatrician to be sure of dosage, and if these are right for your kids/situation).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Do you have to used dried berries or can you use fresh?
You can use fresh. Reduce the water a little.
Could you pour the gummy mixture onto a cookie sheet and then cut into pieces after it gels? I would like to try this but not ready to buy molds just yet.
Yes you can! I would pour it onto plastic wrap or a silicone mat.
I used my own elderberry syrup recipe and then used this gummy recipe and they turned out so perfectly! My kids are used to take a tsp of elderberry every night and this makes it so much easier and fun!
I made the syrup that came out great! I’m having a bit of trouble trying to make agar agar gummies from the syrup. I read that you can sub 1:1 gelatin for agar agar powder but mine decided not to gel. I’ll try again – perhaps tweaking the order of syrup/water… ?
Hi Kim, I think adding a bit more agar agar powder would work.
I made these yesterday from fresh elderberries and local honey. I was thrilled with the results. Recipe and directions were easy to follow. Now I want to go get more elderberries and stock up. Thank you for sharing this will become a staple around our home. Another tool in our toolbox.
That’s great, Michelle! I’m making another batch soon. With school starting, and people being in close quarters, it’s a great tool to have!
What is shelf life for the gummies?
I keep mine in the freezer in an air-tight container within a freezer bag. Then I take out enough for the week and put them in the fridge in a mason jar. They last in the freezer up to 12 months or so.
Hi. I’m interested in making this for my kids. What do you do with the lemon? Do I get the juice of half a lemon, and also the lemon zest?
Hi Michelle, I have found that just the juice of 1/2 of a lemon, added after cooking, gives a better tasting syrup. Some kids may not like the taste, but the honey helps with that. The zest would make this too bitter for kids, I think. I used to cook the half lemon with the elderberries, but I changed my method to adding the lemon juice last, with the honey. I think the flavor is better, and the vitamin C from the lemon juice doesn’t get cooked out.
Can you use all elderberry syrup for this recipe? Thank you!
Yes, just heat up some of it to dissolve the gelatin.
I also had issues with the gelatin clumping when added to the cooled syrup. I am thinking about trying to bloom it in either a different container or perhaps just water? I ended up with big balloons of gelatin solid filled with still dry powdered gelatin. So, I am thinking about using a wider container than my glass measuring cup. I ended up having to add more water to the clumps, getting it pretty hot and using a whisk to break them down.
I rewrote the instructions to be simpler. I hope that helps!
Has anyone tried this recipe using a vegan substitute for the gelatin?
Thank you!
You can try agar agar.