Elderberry gummies are great for fighting off or preventing a cold💜Recipe in description box

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Elderberries (rinsed)
• 2 cups Water (filtered or tap)
• 1 piece Cinnamon Stick (whole)
• 2 pieces Star Anise (whole)
• 4 pieces Whole Cloves (whole)
• 1/2 cup Honey (raw, preferably local)
• 2 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin (about 14 g, 2 packets)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (optional, adds brightness)

Instructions

1. Measure and Prepare Ingredients

   Measure all ingredients, rinse the dried elderberries, and set spices and honey aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make Elderberry Syrup

   Combine the dried elderberries and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium‑high heat, then reduce to a low simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: low simmer

3. Add Warm Spices

   Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, and whole cloves to the simmering liquid and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to infuse flavor.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low simmer

4. Cool and Strain

   Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing the berries to extract as much liquid as possible.

   Time: PT10M

5. Sweeten the Syrup

   Stir in the honey (and optional lemon juice) until fully dissolved. The syrup should be smooth and slightly thick.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: room temperature

6. Bloom Gelatin

   Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of the warm elderberry syrup in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb liquid and swell.

   Time: PT5M

7. Combine Gelatin and Syrup

   Return the gelatin‑syrup mixture to the saucepan with the remaining elderberry syrup. Warm over low heat for 2‑3 minutes, whisking constantly, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

8. Fill Molds

   Pour the warm gelatin mixture into the silicone gummy mold using a small ladle or a measuring cup. Tap the mold gently on the counter to release air bubbles.

   Time: PT5M

9. Chill to Set

   Place the filled mold in the refrigerator and let the gummies set for at least 2 hours before unmolding.

   Time: PT0M

   Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

15

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

4 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0.2 g