Elderberry Immunity Gummies
These Homemade Elderberry Gummies deliver antioxidants in a chewy, sweet-tart bite, an easy, tasty way to give your immune system a little love during cold and flu season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (8 oz) unsweetened or lightly sweetened elderberry syrup
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 1/4 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 4 Tbsp grass-fed gelatin powder
- a pinch of ground cinnamon or ginger for extra warmth and flavor optional but highly recommended
- 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Pour the cherry juice and the elderberry syrup into a saucepan then sprinkle the gelatin on top and let the gelatin "bloom" for 10 minutes (it will look spongy).
- Gently heat the mixture over medium low heat while stirring until the gelatin in completely dissolved (just warm, not boiling)
- Remove from heat and add honey and cinnamon and/or ginger and whisk until completely incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a glass dish (may want to remove any bubbles by skimming the top layer with a spoon for a best results) or silicone gummy molds.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Pop gummies out of molds or cut into small squares if using a pan.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Elderberry syrup can be pricey, so if you want to use a little bit less; try using 1/2 cup of the elderberry syrup and use more cherry juice. As long as the total amount of liquid is 2 cups, they will turn out great!