Name: Elderberry Immune Gummies
Yield: About 50 small gummies
Ingredients: 1 cup elderberry syrup (see recipe below, or use store-bought); 3 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin powder; 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional — the syrup is already sweet); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; *For homemade elderberry syrup:**; 1 cup dried elderberries; 3 cups filtered water; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 1 cup raw honey; *Elderberry syrup method:**; Combine elderberries, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.; Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the liquid is reduced by about half.; Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the berries to extract all the juice.; Let cool to below 40°C (104°F), then stir in the honey. (Adding honey to hot liquid destroys its beneficial enzymes.); Store in a glass jar in the fridge. Keeps for 2-3 months.

Ingredients

1 cup elderberry syrup (see recipe below, or use store-bought)

3 tablespoons grass-fed gelatin powder

1 tablespoon raw honey (optional — the syrup is already sweet)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

*For homemade elderberry syrup:**

1 cup dried elderberries

3 cups filtered water

1 cinnamon stick

4 whole cloves

1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced

1 cup raw honey

*Elderberry syrup method:**

Combine elderberries, water, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the liquid is reduced by about half.

Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the berries to extract all the juice.

Let cool to below 40°C (104°F), then stir in the honey. (Adding honey to hot liquid destroys its beneficial enzymes.)

Store in a glass jar in the fridge. Keeps for 2-3 months.

Method

Pour 1/2 cup of the elderberry syrup into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the surface evenly. Let bloom for 5 minutes (it will absorb the liquid and become spongy).

Warm over low heat, stirring gently, until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Don't boil.

Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of elderberry syrup, the honey (if using), and the lemon juice.

Pour into silicone gummy molds using a dropper, squeeze bottle, or small spoon.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.

Pop out of molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

*Suggested use:** 2-4 gummies daily for adults, 1-2 for children over age 2.

Notes

Elderberries should never be consumed raw — they contain compounds that can cause nausea. Cooking neutralizes these.

These gummies have a beautiful deep purple color that's all natural — no food coloring needed.

The homemade elderberry syrup is also excellent on its own — take a tablespoon daily or add to tea.

Why We Made This

We started Gathered Guides because your medicine cabinet shouldn't require a pharmacy. Every remedy in this book uses ingredients you can grow, forage, or find at any grocery store.

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