Homemade Elderberry Gummies

Elderberry has been cherished for centuries as a natural remedy due to its impressive immune-boosting properties. These small, dark berries are a powerhouse of vitamins A, B, and C, along with a rich concentration of antioxidants that help protect the body from oxidative stress. Incorporating elderberry into your diet is a fantastic way to support your immune system, and one of the easiest and tastiest methods is through homemade vegetarian elderberry gummies.

Making your own elderberry gummies at home ensures that you're consuming a product free from artificial ingredients and excess sugars commonly found in store-bought versions. These gummies are not only vegetarian-friendly but also packed with the potent benefits of elderberries, making them a perfect supplement for the whole family. The process is simple and fun, allowing you to create a batch that can be enjoyed daily to help keep your immune system in top shape. 

 

These gummies are a convenient way to incorporate elderberries into your daily routine, especially if you’re looking for a natural and tasty way to stay healthy year-round. Whether you're preparing for the winter months or simply seeking to enhance your wellness routine, these vegetarian elderberry gummies are a great addition to your diet!

This recipe was actually super easy to make. To start you’ll need elderberry syrup which there are more in depth instructions in our Elderberry Syrup Recipe blog.

Essentially though, you simmer ¾ cup dried elderberries in 3 cups water for about an hour or until reduced by half. Strain elderberries keeping the juice in a bowl and add 1 cup of honey. 

 

 

To make it into gummies you add one cup of the elderberry syrup back into a sauce pan and over medium heat add two more tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of agar agar. 

Agar agar is a vegan gelatin substitute derived from seaweed. It is very easy to use and works very well in this recipe. 

Once you add the agar agar stir continuously until the mixture noticeably thickens. For me this only took about 30 seconds. Once that happens you can cut the heat and start spooning the mixture into your gummy molds. I was able to do this by scooping a spoon full of the elderberry mixture onto the mold and using the back end of the spoon to press the mixture into the mold while scraping off any excess. 

The agar agar works fast so work in small batches and try to get this into the molds as quickly as possible. With part of the mixture that had gotten a bit too solid before I was able to get to it, I took small chunks off and rolled them into gummy sized pieces and this worked great as well. 

 

Once you have everything in the molds, put them in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to cool. Once they are ready just pop them out and place them into a jar for safe keeping! 

I found this recipe to be much easier and faster than I was expecting. Once you have elderberry syrup ready it really only takes about 5-10 minutes before you can have them in the fridge to set. This made more than 30 gummies which is the average in a bottle you would buy from the store for about $30. I highly recommend trying this recipe out, they taste great and are perfect for kids, especially with back to school and the colder months right around the corner.

Recipe: Elderberry Gummies

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup elderberry syrup 
• 2 Tbsp honey 
• 2 Tbsp agar agar 

Instructions: 

• Put elderberry syrup in a saucepan over medium heat
• Add honey and agar agar 
• Stir continuously until ingredients start to noticeably thicken 
• Spoon into gummy molds, or roll into small balls
• Place in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to cool 
• Enjoy!

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