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Homemade Elderberry Gummies for Kids: Easy Immune Boost

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These homemade elderberry gummies for kids are a fun, tasty way to support their immune system. Made with real elderberries, honey, and grass-fed gelatin, they’re a healthy treat that kids actually ask for.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dried elderberries
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup raw honey (or maple syrup for children under 1 year)
  • 4 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin (about 4 packets)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: 1 cinnamon stick
  • Optional: a few slices fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Make the Elderberry Syrup Concentrate: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup dried elderberries, 2 cups water, and optional cinnamon stick and ginger slices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until liquid reduces by half and berries are plump.
  2. Strain the Berries: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a glass measuring cup. Pour the hot mixture through the strainer, pressing on berries to extract all liquid. Discard berries. You should have about 1 cup of concentrated syrup. Let cool for 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
  3. Bloom the Gelatin: Pour ½ cup of the warm elderberry syrup into a small bowl. Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of grass-fed gelatin evenly over the top. Let sit for 2-3 minutes without stirring until it forms a thick, jiggly paste.
  4. Combine Everything: Pour the remaining ½ cup of warm elderberry syrup back into the saucepan. Add ¼ cup raw honey and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Warm over low heat, stirring gently, just until honey dissolves. Do not let it boil.
  5. Incorporate the Bloomed Gelatin: Remove saucepan from heat. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture and whisk continuously until completely smooth and dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. The mixture should be thin and liquidy.
  6. Fill the Molds: Place silicone molds on a baking sheet. Use a dropper or small spoon to carefully fill each cavity without overfilling. Pop any surface bubbles with a toothpick. Work quickly as mixture thickens as it cools.
  7. Set the Gummies: Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator. Let gummies set for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm and they pop easily out of molds. Overnight is best for optimal texture.
  8. Pop and Store: Gently flex the silicone mold to release each gummy. Transfer to an airtight glass jar or container.

Notes

Do not give honey to children under 1 year old; use maple syrup or agave instead. For vegan version, use 2 teaspoons agar-agar powder instead of gelatin, but texture will be firmer. Gummies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. Work quickly after adding gelatin as mixture thickens as it cools.

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