Description
A delicious way to enjoy the benefits of elderberries while indulging your sweet tooth. Simple to make and fun for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elderberry syrup
- 2 tablespoons gelatin (or agar-agar for vegan option)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup cold water
- Optional: Turmeric, Vitamin C powder, flavorings (like vanilla extract or fruit juices)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and equipment.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine elderberry syrup, honey (or maple syrup), and lemon juice. Add any optional ingredients and heat over low-medium heat, stirring until combined.
- Once warm, remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Using a dropper or spoon, carefully pour the mixture into gummy molds.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2-4 hours until firm.
- Once set, remove from molds and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Adjust sweetness and experiment with flavors to customize your gummies. Ensure you don’t boil the mixture or skip the blooming process for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gummy
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: elderberry, gummies, homemade, health snack, immune support, vegan option