Vegan Elderberry Gummies

Vegan Elderberry Gummies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup elderberry syrup or juice (either store bought or homemade)
• 2 tsp agar agar powder (If using agar flakes, increase to about 2 Tbsp)
• Silicone gummy bear molds or an 8×8-inch baking dish
• Coconut oil or cooking spray (for releasing gummies from the mold)
• Dropper (optional, for filling molds)

Instructions:

1. Grease your gummy mold with a little coconut oil or cooking spray.
2. Stir together cold or room temperature elderberry juice and agar agar in a small saucepan. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
3. Turn heat to medium, and whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil, about 5-10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and pour into molds (or use a dropper for small molds). Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. 
5. Release from mold and keep refrigerated for up to three weeks, or freeze for up to one year.

Try replacing half of the elderberry syrup with tart cherry, pomegranate, or unsweetened apple juice for a delicious variation!

Makes about 50 3 ml Gummies