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Easy Elderberry Gummies Recipe (perfect for kids!)

September 16, 2019 by Mary 40 Comments

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Kids (and adults) love these SUPER easy elderberry gummies! Made with your stash of homemade elderberry syrup and gelatin, this recipe is so simple to make.

Elderberry gummies in a small jar with text overlay.

Two years ago I made my first batch of elderberry syrup, and last year I talked about how spoonfuls kept dripping all over my floor. This inspired me to create my thick elderberry syrup, which is a great solution and has been very popular on the blog.

This year, I decided to make a few new elderberry goodies including Instant Pot elderberry syrup, apple cinnamon elderberry syrup, and elderberry tea. All super immune-boosting and delicious. We are going elderberry crazy up in here!

But secretly, I think my favorite elderberry recipe of all has to be these adorable elderberry gummies.

Elderberry Gummies for Kids

One reason I love them so much (aside from how cute they are), is that they are so easy to take on the daily. No messing with a spoon and measuring amounts – just pop one into your mouth and go! 

They’re absolutely perfect for kids, especially. Since these are so easy to take, I’m finding that we are more consistent with taking our elderberry on school mornings than we were last year (score!).

Also, some kids aren’t particularly fond of taking syrups (it’s reminiscent of medicine, I guess?). But all kids love gummies! So these are a no-brainer solution to get your child to consume something extremely good for them in a fun-to-eat package.

(Psst… grown ups can eat them, too!)

Elderberry gummies recipe benefits

If you’re unfamiliar with elderberry and wondering, “What are elderberry gummies good for?”, here’s some info:

  • Elderberries are a high-antioxidant berry with vitamin C which may help prevent and shorten the duration of cold and flu.
  • In an PubMed NCBI study with patients who consumed elderberry, “Symptoms were relieved on average 4 days earlier and use of rescue medication was significantly less in those receiving elderberry extract compared with placebo.”
  • Elderberry syrup is easy to make and much cheaper than store-bought. It’s even easier to transform your syrup into gummies.
  • For most kids, gummies are easier to take than syrup. No spoon mess, kids love gummies anyway, and just look at all the cute shapes!
  • Elderberry gummies contain all the healthy components of syrup, but also contain the healthy addition of gelatin. Gelatin is wonderful for joints, skin, hair, nails, and more.
  • For further reading on elderberry, check out this article from WebMD.

Dosage of elderberry gummies for toddlers & kids

Before giving these gummies to toddlers, please note that these are not intended for babies under the age of 1. Since they contain honey, which is unsafe for infants, please wait until your child is a bit older.

The dosage amount for elderberry isn’t completely straightforward, and it also depends on the size of the gummy molds you’re using.

There are some bigger molds which contain about 5 ml (1 teaspoon). There are also smaller molds which only hold about 1 ml. Look at your specific manufacturer to see how much liquid volume are in your molds.

In the pack of silicone molds I purchased, there are two trays for large gummies that hold 5-6 ml and three trays for small gummies that hold 1-1.5 ml.

Here are the molds I use, and they work great! They also came with two eyedroppers which are perfect for filling the molds.

Elderberry gummies spilling out of a glass jar.

Here’s the dosage for our family during cold/flu season —

5ml (large) gummies:

  • For prevention/immune support, take 1 gummy per day
  • For illness, take 1 gummy, 3 times per day

1 ml (small) gummies:

  • For prevention/immune support, take 3-5 gummies per day
  • For illness, take 3-5 gummies, 3 times per day

Adult dosage: Simply double the dosage guidelines above for best results. 

How to make elderberry syrup gummies

The best thing about these gummies is how EASY they are to make! Here’s the step-by-step process.

Making elderberry gummies on the stovetop.

First, add 2 cups of your homemade elderberry syrup to a saucepan on medium low heat. You can use my classic, Instant Pot, or apple cinnamon version (recipe coming next week)! Today, I’m using apple cinnamon elderberry syrup to start with.

Whisking together elderberry syrup and gelatin to make gummies.

Heat gently and add unflavored beef gelatin, whisking frequently. For superior quality and the most health benefits, you’ll love the Perfect Supplements brand. It’s sourced exclusively from Brazilian non-GMO grass fed cows. For a budget option, try NOW foods unflavored gelatin.

You want to heat the mixture on medium low until the gelatin is just dissolved. DO NOT allow it to boil – this will alter the consistency of the gelatin and the gummies may not set properly. Heating too much also kills the beneficial enzymes in the honey from your syrup.

Pouring elderberry mixture into gummy molds.

Once the mixture is dissolved, use an eyedropper to fill silicone molds. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow to set for 1-2 hours until firm.

Close up view of how large elderberry gummies are in a person's hand.

Once gummies are firm, pop them out of the molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Don’t store them in a warm environment, since the gummies can melt in warm temperatures. That’s because we are using all natural ingredients and no stabilizers or waxes to prevent melting.

These elderberry dummies stay fresh up to 2 months in the fridge.

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Easy Elderberry Gummies

Kids (and adults) love these SUPER easy elderberry gummies! Made with your stash of homemade elderberry syrup and gelatin, this recipe is so simple to make.

Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling / Setting Time 1 hour
Author Mary

Ingredients

  • 2 cups homemade elderberry syrup*
  • 8 tbsp. unflavored beef gelatin

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan on medium low, heat syrup and gelatin. Whisk frequently and heat until mixture is warm and gelatin is dissolved. DO NOT overheat or boil – this will affect how the gelatin sets and kill the raw honey enzymes.

  2. With an eyedropper, fill silicone gummy molds. If you have some extra mixture left, you can pour it into a flat tray and refrigerate, then cut into gummy cubes.

  3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, until gummies are firm.

  4. Once gummies have solidified, pop out of molds and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Gummies must be refrigerated. If left at warm temperatures, they may melt.

  5. Dosage Instructions for Kids —

    For 5ml (large) gummies:

    For prevention/immune support, take 1 gummy per day

    For illness, take 1 gummy, 3 times per day

    For 1 ml (small) gummies:

    For prevention/immune support, take 3-5 gummies per day

    For illness, take 3-5 gummies, 3 times per day

    Dosage Instructions for Adults —

    Double the dosage amount recommended for children above.

Recipe Notes

  • Try these recipes for homemade elderberry syrup: classic, apple cinnamon, or Instant Pot syrup.

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Elderberry syrup gummies, close up photo.

Will you try making elderberry gummies this year? If you enjoy this recipe, please leave a rating in the comments below!

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About Mary

Mary is a minister's wife, mom of two boys, and former missionary to Scotland. She’s also the creator of Healthy Christian Home, where she points to God's spiritual and physical nourishment through the natural world He has created. In her free time, you can find her with a cup of hot tea and a stack of books -- or watching a new BBC series.

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Comments

  1. Michala says

    September 19, 2019 at 7:56 am

    Wow these look amazing, great job and thanks for the recipe and information!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 19, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Thank you so much Michala, please enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Tessa Simpson says

    September 23, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    I a making these STAT!! Two of my kids will gobble gummies, so this will be so darn handy! Got my dry berries already, so I am off to the races!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      Yay, Tessa! Hope your kids enjoy them (and grown ups enjoy them too)!

      Reply
  3. Mary Frances says

    September 24, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Do you sell any of your products?
    Would love to buy the gummies.

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 24, 2019 at 11:54 am

      I don’t sell them at this time, but you’re not the first person to ask me that. So I’m keeping it in mind for the future- who knows what will happen?

      Reply
  4. Raia Todd says

    September 24, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    We have those same molds! My kids love them. Haha. I will definitely be trying elderberry gummies in them!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 24, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      Haha that’s funny! They’re great molds. I think your kids will love the gummies.

      Reply
  5. ChihYu says

    September 25, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    LOVE this way to make such a great snack healthier!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 25, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you, enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Tarah says

    September 25, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Perfect way to boost the immune system that will appeal to the kiddies!! Mine will never turn down gummies!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 25, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      Yes! Kids definitely love them!

      Reply
  7. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    September 26, 2019 at 11:58 am

    I don’t know that I’ve ever even tried anything with elderberries but now I’m really craving these gummies!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 26, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Hope you enjoy them like we do!

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    September 26, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    I need to make some of these for my family! We haven’t gotten sick in a while, and I need to stop taking that for granted 🙂

    Reply
  9. easyketodishes says

    September 26, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    I love the cute shapes you made the gummies into! That makes them totally family friendly, and kinda reminds me of the Flinstones vitamins I used to take as a kid 🙂

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 26, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you! The gummy molds are definitely cute!

      Reply
  10. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    September 27, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    I’m going to make these, as cold & flu season is just around the corner and it would be great to have these ready!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 27, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      They are definitely great to have on hand!

      Reply
  11. Meredith says

    September 27, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    I have two gummy lovers who will gobble these up! And just in time for cold and flu season. And it is fantastic that they will last for 2 mo in the fridge. I am going to make a big batch this weekend!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 27, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      Yay! Hope you guys enjoy them!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer Fisher says

    September 27, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    So great for this time of year! Love how different molds can make more appealing for the kids

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 27, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      The molds are definitely cute!

      Reply
  13. Hope Pearce says

    September 29, 2019 at 1:23 am

    I love making gummies and my little boy loves eating them! These are a perfect way to get some elderberry goodness into him.

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 29, 2019 at 7:44 am

      Yay, I’m so glad!

      Reply
  14. Erin says

    September 29, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Right now, my 2 year-old son gets unsweetened elderberry syrup every night and he LOVES it. I bet he’d like these even more!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 29, 2019 at 11:05 pm

      Wow, that’s impressive he likes it unsweetened! Awesome!

      Reply
  15. Cheryl Malik says

    September 30, 2019 at 10:09 am

    These look so amazing, and I love the shapes. So cute!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      September 30, 2019 at 11:05 am

      Thank you, enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Megan Stevens says

    September 30, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    I’ve never made these and have wondered how. I appreciate the dosage information; I wouldn’t have thought of that!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      October 1, 2019 at 9:05 am

      Thanks Megan! Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Becky San Juan says

    November 16, 2019 at 9:44 am

    Do you know about how many gummies this yielded?

    Reply
    • Mary says

      November 16, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      I will try to pay attention to that next time- I think it was about 2-3 standard mason jars full.

      Reply
  18. Bethany says

    February 19, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    I’m wondering what the texture of these gummies is? I made a different recipe and it turned almost rubbery and nothing like a gummy.

    Reply
    • Mary says

      February 19, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      I’d say they’re close to a traditional gummy texture, but not quite as chewy and a bit more jelly-like. This is bc they’re made of all natural ingredients.

      Reply
  19. Amy says

    March 29, 2020 at 6:58 am

    One of the ingredients is “unflavored BEEF gelatin”. That really confuses me. Unflavored and beef…do those 2 words go in the same sentence?

    Reply
    • Mary says

      March 29, 2020 at 9:14 am

      Yes, the gelatin is sourced from beef (it’s the collagen in beef bones that makes things gel). But it is unflavored so it won’t taste weird 😉

      Reply
  20. Teri says

    September 24, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Thank you so much for the recipe My husband and I like gummies God bless you

    Reply

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