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These Elderberry Gummies are delicious, sweet, and immune boosting snack that’s made with dried elderberries, herbs, and gelatin. This recipe is easy and fun to make with kids, great for fighting off a flu or cold. I’ll share with you simple tips to make the best elderberry syrup gummies!
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Immune Boosting Elderberry Gummies Recipe

These Elderberry Gummies are delicious, sweet, and immune boosting snack that’s made with dried elderberries, herbs, and gelatin. This recipe is easy and fun to make with kids, great for fighting off a flu or cold. I’ll share with you simple tips to make the best elderberry syrup gummies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Elderberry Gummies, Elderberry Gummies Recipe, Elderberry Gummy Bear
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup elderberry syrup* divided (room temperature), see recipe notes on how to make homemade elderberry syrup
  • 1/4 cup gelatin (4 tablespoons, or 4 Knox packets)
  • 2/3 cup hot water (not boiling)

Instructions

  • Place molds on a baking sheet, and set aside a miniature baster/dropper.
  • Get the hot water ready. Make sure it’s hot but not boiling
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of room temperature elderberry syrup with gelatin.
  • Add in the hot water and stir until completely dissolved. (Make sure to add the hot water right away.)
  • Add the remaining elderberry syrup. Mix well.
  • Pour the gelatin mixture into each mold. I recommend using the miniature baster/dropper, which usually comes with the mold.
  • Fill in each mold to the top. If there are any bubbles forming on the surface, just pop with the tip of a spoon or toothpick.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Make sure they’re firm before you unmold them. (Don’t try to speed up the chilling process by freezing them. It will make the gummies stick to the mold.)

Notes

*To make 1 cup homemade elderberry syrup, you’ll need to the following ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup dried elderberries
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 1 slice ginger
  • 1/2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/3 cup raw honey or regular honey
Start by adding all ingredients except honey in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and lower the heat. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 1 hour. Then turn off the lid and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain out the berries and herbs. Press the berries to release the extra juices. Then let the liquid cool down slightly, and add honey. Stir to incorporate. Here are more details on how to make elderberry syrup.