DIY: Immune-Supporting Gummies

Several friends and I got together for a “winter health DIY night.” We brought herbs and other ingredients and made several natural remedies for the upcoming winter. We made elderberry syrup, herbal cough syrup, and other goodies.

Some wanted to turn their elderberry syrup into gummies, so they did! But I didn’t use straight elderberry syrup to make mine. I combined a few things to make the ultimate immune-supporting gummies!

About the Ingredients

• Elderberry has some pretty awesome immune-supporting properties.
• Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory, which is good all the way around!
• Ginger is anti-inflammatory and good for tummies and colds, too.
• Raw honey is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory, and it adds a touch of extra sweetness for children.
• Grape juice has been shown to support too — I don’t fully understand why, but many people have reported that it worked (family members who didn’t drink it got the bug; family members who did drink it didn’t).
• Vitamin C and probiotics can also be added, although I often just give these separately instead of mixing them in.
• Gelatin makes them fun but is also good for soothing the gut!

Immune Supporting Gummies

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. elderberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4″ slice ginger
• 1 tbsp. raw honey
• 1/4 cup grape juice
• 5 tsp. gelatin
• 2 tsp. vitamin C powder (for a whole food vitamin C powder, try Earthley’s Immune Aid)
• 2 tsp. probiotic powder

Directions:

1. Combine elderberries, ginger, and water in a small saucepan and boil. Boil for 1 – 2 minutes, then turn it off. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
2. Strain the elderberries, squeeze them well, and reserve the liquid — you need 1/4 cup.
3. Stir in the raw honey. Add the gelatin and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
4. In a separate pot, heat the grape juice until steaming. Pour it into the other mix.
5. Stir until the gelatin has dissolved.
6. When the mix has cooled to warm (cool enough to touch it), add the vitamin powders if using.
7. Pour into molds or a square baking dish. Place in the fridge.
8. Cut into 1/2″ squares or pop out of the mold.

Notes

Store in the fridge for 2 – 3 weeks.

Take 1 – 2 daily; more (up to 1 per hour as needed)

Are you looking for a gelatin recipe? Check out my cookbook, Wholesome Real Food Favorites, for that and many other easy, family-friendly recipes!

Want the goodness of Elderberry but no time for DIY or shopping? Check out my Elderberry Elixir and Elderberry DIY Kits!

Disclaimer: This post is not intended as medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and nothing in this post is intended to diagnose, treat, or cure anything. If you have questions, please do your own research or seek advice from a health professional.