How to Make Elderberry Gummies at Home (two options one Vegan with Agar Agar one Not Vegan with Gelatin)
- Benjamin Machlitt
- Sep 9
- 3 min read
If you love the health benefits of elderberry syrup, you’ll love turning it into delicious, chewy elderberry gummies. They’re a fun and tasty way to support your immune system, and they make it easy to get a daily dose of antioxidants, vitamins, and wellness support.
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make elderberry syrup gummies with two different options: a traditional version using beef gelatin for that classic chewy gummy bear texture, and a plant-based version using agar agar for a vegan-friendly alternative.
Best of all, this recipe uses 12 fl oz of Popple Tree Creek Farms American elderberry syrup, so you know you’re getting the purest immune support—never imported, never from concentrate.
Why Make Elderberry Gummies?
Immune Support Made Easy: Elderberry gummies are a convenient way to help support your immune system during cold and flu season.
Kid-Friendly Option: Many kids love gummies more than liquid syrups, making it easier to keep wellness routines consistent.
Customizable: You can adjust tartness, sweetness, and firmness depending on your preference.
Elderberry Gummy Recipe (12 fl oz Syrup Batch)
This recipe makes about 120–140 small gummies, depending on the size of your molds.
Can be poured in to a sheet panand cut into pieces when done
Option 1: Elderberry Gummies with Beef Gelatin
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (adds tartness + natural preservative)
4–5 Tbsp beef gelatin powder (grass-fed preferred)
2–3 Tbsp raw honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions:
Pour elderberry syrup and lemon juice into a small saucepan (do not heat yet).
Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface and let it bloom for 3–5 minutes.
Warm gently on low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves completely (do not boil).
Remove from heat, stir in honey if using.
Pour mixture into silicone molds or a parchment-lined pan.
Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
Pop gummies out of molds (or cut into cubes if using a pan).
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Option 2: Elderberry Gummies with Agar Agar (Vegan)
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 ½ tsp agar agar powder (not flakes)
2 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
Combine elderberry syrup and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Whisk in agar agar powder and let sit for 2 minutes.
Bring mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly. Simmer 2–3 minutes to activate agar.
Remove from heat, stir in honey or maple syrup if using.
Quickly pour into molds or a lined pan (agar sets fast).
Let cool 30–60 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Extra Tips for Perfect Elderberry Gummies
Boost Nutrition: Stir in 1 tsp vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid) after heating to enhance immune support.
Texture Control: More gelatin = firmer chew. More agar = firmer but can turn brittle if overdone.
Kid-Friendly Shapes: Use fun silicone molds (bears, stars, hearts) to make portion control easy.
Storage: Always refrigerate gummies since they’re made with fresh elderberry syrup.
Why Use Popple Tree Creek Farms Elderberry Syrup?
Our gummies start with American elderberry syrup, made from fresh-frozen elderberries grown here in northern Minnesota. Unlike most elderberry products on the market (which use dried, imported European elderberries), ours are never from concentrate, never imported, and always made in small batches.
That means every gummy is packed with authentic, farm-grown immune support you can trust.
Final Thoughts
Elderberry gummies are a fun, healthy, and effective way to get the wellness benefits of elderberry every day. Whether you choose the traditional beef gelatin recipe or the vegan agar agar recipe, you’ll have a family-friendly treat that supports your immune system with every bite.
👉 Ready to try this recipe? Grab a bottle of Popple Tree Creek Farms American elderberry syrup today and turn it into gummies your whole family will love.
