My Kids beg for this IMMUNE BOOSTING, VIRUS FIGHTING MEDICINE! (Homemade Elderberry Gummies!)

[@antiowarr9467]

convenience to buy for sure. But you also have to mention the many health benefits that comes from looking for the wild berries, using ur hands to pick the berries, the benefits from walking on different ground and the connection, the feel of the leaves and branches in ur hands the stretching and just the joy of being out in God Creation. for me any ways. cheers

[@SdW.8]

BRILLIANT! This blew my mind. I'm so excited to try this method and use other medicinal teas for sleep. Thank you for sharing! Much love from the Midwest US 💖

[@Jeeprgirl]

What a great recipe! I love the gummy bear molds!! We also forage for elderberries, and make juice in a steamer juicer. Then we take 1 tablespoon each morning in the winter and also make jelly! I hope to try your recipe soon! 🍁🐿🍁

[@HerbalHarmony_1]

I just made these and my family is plant base. So, I used maple syrup and a date sugar. Kid approved! Just in time for the cold and flu months ahead.

[@juliemotisi4188]

Do you have the amounts for the Maple syrup and date substitutes?

[@HalfLatinaJoy86]

Thanks! I'm going to use this method next month with rosehips and nettle for my needs.

[@gowest5145]

So that is an elderberry tree, I've always wondered what they look like. I've never seen one before. Those little tiny bear molds are so cute!

[@kiachris76712]

Ours looks more like a bushy shrub at about 10' tall. Not small tree like that one looks

[@andielynne2008]

If you look up what the elderberry bushes look like when they’re flowering, you’ll be surprised and you’ll never unsee them. They’re all along the highway. I see so many in the spring. I propagated a few an planted them on my property

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

@@andielynne2008 I’m trying, here in Alaska, but it’s tough

[@belieftransformation]

@@DutchAlaskagirlI live in zone 2/3 in Alberta, Canada & got an Adams Elderberry & a Bob Gordon Elderberry that have survived for 2 winters. I did wrap them in burlap the first winter to protect them. I think they appreciate some shelter from northern winds. We are also a high elevation so I’m crossing my fingers that they survive with lots of snow cover. This year I got about 1 cup of berries that the deer didn’t eat. They prune them each year😅

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

@@belieftransformation I have had mine for three winters and they had one or two clusters of flowers but no berries 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@greatfulchristian4314]

Ty homestead family. We just started using elderberry, amazing how it helps when we didn’t feel well. Telling other abt how well elderberry works :)

[@KarynjeanD]

I always love watching your videos. I learn SO much and you present the information in a way that is understandable and you teach in a way that is accessible. And props to whoever your camera person is - great steady cam while walking!!

[@dyandenmeade3232]

I am loving how the knobs on the stove look like googly eyes today 😂

[@tammymichel2836]

Thank you so very much for all you do to help other people 🙏!!

[@blueeyes3]

Use organic coconut oil spray. Its mostly tasteless. And ORGANIC ❤

[@roszcutler9724]

What great information! Really appreciate all the work you put into your videos. Just researching takes a lot of time. Thank you.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-nw5cr1tl6j]

I look forward to watching your videos every week. They are always full of information. I am thankful for you sharing your knowledge.

[@bridgetstaszak5800]

Thank you for taking the precious time for making all of us these educational and beneficial videos. God bless you and your family always. love and appreciation from Florida ❤

[@dianemccullough4030]

TY. U helped me a lot. Learning about this.

[@jodyniemojuski4021]

Thank you for all the information and the receipt. You are fantastic at explaining things.

[@VegardSven]

Hello Jodyniemo

[@scrane5500]

Love this is gelatin free! I have learned I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the BLV, lead and pesticides in meat/bone based products like gelatin. Thanks for sharing

[@Stormyweld05]

But it's not gelatin free (5:29). She used 6 tsp of it.

[@belieftransformation]

Great tutorial; thanks for sharing!

[@GandJcrafts]

Thank you for the amazing video 🎉

[@iluvhou]

I hear the roughness in your voice, I hope you heal well.

[@KZ-np8fz]

In my area elderberry grows, but so does poke berry and they look similar. But I steer clear of poke berry.

[@BigRedNavyChick]

Hello lovely lady! :D Carolyn, I've got; probably a silly question for you, but just in case others are wondering the same thing and are too shy to ask, I'll ask it... Have you ever thought of laying the first gummy tray face down on another one, so the oil you spray can be used in more than one, instead of losing it in a towel? Just curious, if you have done it before and it didn't work well, or never thought of it? :D I'm learning loads from you and appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us all. :D God bless you and your wonderful family. Have an awesome day my fabulous friend! :D

[@ladylindybug3197]

Can you provide a link to order the molds? I really enjoy and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you

[@terrim.602]

I'm confused why adding cane sugar and honey. The honey makes it supper sweet with out cane sugar. What's the reason for adding sugar? Thank you.

[@TheYoungProdigal]

Love the video!

[@HELENDUDOK]

How do you use elderberry leaves… you mentioned in the beginning of your video that the leaves can be used…

[@christinemccormick6645]

We love using elderberries, and I've always wanted to make the elder gummies, but I just can't get past the white sugar. My guys don't get any white sugar and it's hard for me to put it in and on their supplements. I've always thought sugar suppressed the immune system and that seems counter intuitive.

[@StarRose27]

Try replacing with monk fruit powder! It’s a 1:1 replacement and is an unrefined sweetener 😊

[@MakelleBell]

You can use apple juice to sweeten it.

[@christinemccormick6645]

I have used monk fruit. I can even use maple syrup, but I don't know if they have the preservative properties like white sugar. @@StarRose27

[@pamskinner9490]

​@@StarRose27where do you find a pure 100% monk fruit powder? The stuff a friend recommended to me had very little monk fruit as an ingredient.

[@wayklm9471]

I mean sugar is an antioxidant itself I'm not sure why everyone think sugar is the devil 😅 just don't overdo it like anything else

[@sandyhilton482]

Can monk fruit be used instead of sugar?

[@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan]

Good morning

[@HeatherNaturaly]

Are you not concerned about contaminants from inside the fridge? I don't like to let anything sit uncovered, in the fridge.

[@sharorganic5841]

Do you ever use the wild river grapes for anything? I’m wondering about the properties in them...

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Best video yet. Thank you. Would ir work better to shake up in a bag?😊

[@loisroberts2216]

Are there elderberry plants in indiana

[@daughterofthemosthigh3094]

I'm sure they are. They grow wild all over the U.S.

[@VegardSven]

Hello Loisro

[@evelyncolon12]

Doesn’t that high heat remove all the good from the the honey?

[@bryansteen2219]

Can you freeze dry after refrigerator overnight

[@mona1ot]

Is there another option to sugar in this recipe? 🤔

[@brendaplants3412]

I need help with lung problems please

[@d4rk4ngel132]

Would you be able to use fresh lemon juice in plce of the citric acid in the same amount?

[@juliezehendner898]

Using refined bleached sugar is something I don’t use , I will stick to raw sugar or organic cane sugar

[@dancnluc1]

Great video.

[@joisealdrich9244]

Have you tried freeze drying them after taking them out of the molds? We make a syrup with cinnamon and ginger soo yummy. So much better and effective than the expensive store brands. Thank you for the video.

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

I’ve made elderberry gummies before, but they weren’t shelf stable. This is great. I’m going to experiment with these and make adult gummies by filling the gummies halfway, adding a couple of drops of Olbas Oil (a German remedy) and then add more of the elderberry syrup. Is there a way to use something that’s sugar free? I don’t mind the honey, but trying too stay away from sugar

[@Aliciashrewsburywhit]

If you can find sucanat it could be used instead of cane sugar. It has more nutrition because it is less processed. Or maybe try monk fruit sweetener; 1/2 cup monkfruit per 1 cup of sugar.

[@hannahbutler384]

Where do you purchase your citric acid? I've been having a hard time finding one that isn't made from corn

[@HomesteadingFamily]

We like to get ours here: homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-a-homesteading-family-review/

[@kaebean1808]

I don’t know what I did wrong. I followed the recipe exactly. It did get to exactly 260 degrees. I used beef gelatin. It started out extremely thick and got worse from there. It was extremely difficult to work with and I ended up just making a big mess. Any ideas why it was so thick?

[@VegardSven]

Hello Kaebean

[@ashlynflynn4941]

That looks good

[@tiffanyharvey2365]

How many trays will this recipe fill? I only have 3 of the bear molds and im afraid itll make more and not know what to do with the remaining, i dont want to waste my stuff

[@FaithfulEncourager]

Hi do you have a natural remedy for whooping cough in babies? I read on your site for the garlic salve doesnt work on whooping cough. Wondering what does? Thanks

[@Censoredmae]

What if you don't eat sugar? Can you use Stevia?

[@kiachris76712]

Yup or honey.

[@TheGermanican-ng5xt]

I have a question: Could I use Xylitol instead of sugar to roll the gummies in at the end?

[@VegardSven]

Hello Thegerman

[@pamharkins4601]

Can you do this without so much sugar?

[@susiea1419]

What a great idea. I’m going to make these. Can I use vege gelatine instead made from agar agar?

[@nadikstrizheus5815]

Hello, this looks awesome for children! However, You should NEVER heat natural honey to more than 110F. Not only does it loose its beneficial properties, it actually becomes toxic!

[@Nill0101-x]

E o premio vai pra.... melhor atriz de gaza

[@lizworkman9967]

I was with you until having to refrigerate them for 3 weeks. I don't know anyone that has that much room in their fridge!

[@franci9936]

We have always had two fridges because of space. We have one in the garage and one in the kitchen.

[@JackyNewcomb]

2 fridges!! Game changer.

[@sandyhilton482]

What kind of gelatin?

[@HomesteadingFamily]

We like this one: homesteadingfamily.com/azure-beef-gelatin-b

[@lindasteenhuis2639]

Can I use lemon juice instead of citric acid?

[@AniaDomagala]

Great info. I am not sure about using sugar though. Processed sugar stunts the white blood cells which in effect makes up your immune system. Is there another why to not use proceased sugar?

[@davidjames1063]

If made yourself good. Never, ever, ever buy COMMERCIALLY MADE gummies. All that commercially made candy is HARMFUL to kids. ALL OF IT. 😊

[@chrissnyder5584]

Can you please tell me where you find citric acid that isnt made from corn?

[@pamskinner9490]

Did I misunderstand? It can be made from corn, just not GMO corn?

[@HomesteadingFamily]

We like to get ours here: homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-a-homesteading-family-review/

[@chrissnyder5584]

@@HomesteadingFamily thank you!

[@blueeyes3]

No refined sugar. Yuck! Use good organic sugar. If grain is big, toss in food processor. 😊

[@Cosmiccoffeecup]

Your body still just sees sugar.

[@blueeyes3]

@Cosmiccoffeecup No, there's a huge difference between organic anything and the pesticide man altered stuff you buy at most stores.

[@Cosmiccoffeecup]

@@blueeyes3 if you say so. Chemically your body breaks it down to the same fructose and sucrose. Still spikes your insulin. Processed via the liver the same way.

[@jamiedavis2847]

I have never seen elderberries

[@perfectday777]

I am wondering if this recipe would work by using monk fruit or other low glycemic natural sweetener (not artificial sweeteners). The reason that I am bringing this up is because I wonder if using regular sugar would actually undo the benefits of the elderberries. Any thoughts on this?

[@cynthiamiller6891]

I agree. It would be better to use monk fruit. My understanding is that regular sugar, may be a gmo product.

[@juliezehendner898]

Or wonder if agave would work too?

[@languagelynnie]

So clear, every time. But Gelatin is not spelled Gelantin. :)

[@lindakouaouci8760]

ما شاءالله 💕💕💕💕

[@atlantapage1153]

I've heard sugar halts your immune system for 30 minutes. Also the white sugar is gmo from the gmo beets. Maybe use some other kind of sweetener.

[@VegardSven]

Hello Atlanta

[@davie2983]

Nothing better than white surger?

[@monezariane80]

Lost me after the gelatin and refined sugar, but good idea for making your own immune boosting vitamins. I would omit those 2 ingredients and figure another alternative.

[@wayklm9471]

Gelatin is a super ingredient 😅 contains great amino acids like glycine and other good stuff. Very healing for the gut and much more. Sugar is an antioxidant in itself not sure why everyone think it's the devil, just don't overdo it

[@mona1ot]

Yh I was a bit mythed at the sugar and gelatin but you could always use a vegan gelatin and I was wondering if coconut sugar might be a good replacement for the refined sugar 🤔

[@Mewnism]

You’re going to have to use some sort of gelatin. You could use any natural sugar you prefer.

[@seabreeze4559]

inulin

[@amariahg5450]

You could substitute agar agar powder for the gelatin and honey or cane sugar for the refined sugar.

[@jdam2296]

Heating honey to that temp looses benefits...Honey should not be heated rapidly, over direct heat. Basically, the hotter you heat it, the more potential for reducing nutritional value. Excessive heat can have detrimental effects on the nutritional value of honey. Heating up to 37°C (98.6 F) causes loss of nearly 200 components, part of which are antibacterial. Heating up to 40°C (104 F) destroys invertase, an important enzyme. Heating up to 50°C (122 F) for more than 48 hrs. turns the honey into caramel (the most valuable honey sugars become analogous to sugar). Heating honey higher than 140 degrees F for more than 2 hours will cause rapid degradation. Heating honey higher than 160 for any time period will cause rapid degradation and caramelization. Generally any larger temperature fluctuation (10°C is ideal for preservation of ripe honey) causes decay. -John Skinner, University of Tennessee

[@AgnesVandenBosch]

I sure wish you had a sugar free elderberry gummy recipe. We have diabetes in our family.

[@dreiineinemboot]

Vitamins die in heat. Did you know that?

[@christinef.5515]

Sambucus nigra contains cyanide that needs to be boiled. Native trees do not.

[@kiachris76712]

In the stems...

[@kiachris76712]

And seeds...

[@jonathansimmons4253]

But what unflavored gelatin that doesn't smell and taste like rank feet? Knox gelatin is nasty.

[@joycebovee5818]

Do you ever do immunization shots like the flu, RSV, or shingles shots?

[@VegardSven]

Hello Joyce

[@patricianichols9514]

My understanding is that honey should not be heated over 110 degrees or it loses it's health properties. Do your research on heating and canning with honey.

[@gjsmimi4474]

If I'm adding honey to anything I have heated, I wait until it has cooled down to add the honey.

[@louiseswart1315]

I believe the purpose of the honey here is to reduce the quantity of cane sugar used to make a medication palatable for children, not to make a health food.

[@debodeeful]

not above 105

[@ashleigh-jadesutherland9404]

In this instance I believe the use of honey isn’t so much about the benefits of raw honey but rather the benefits of less refined sugar but maintaining sweetness :)

[@bluegulls]

That’s what I was thinking. I’m wondering if I can add the honey later.

[@JillianJoy-f4m]

Great effort however you destroyed your honey benefits by heating to that temp such a missed opportunity also you don’t need to spray your molds with anything. If your gelatin is working properly and your molds arnt old and paste their use date, few years and hundreds of uses, then skip the oil. Also watch the temp with your gelatin. Read up on the max temp for gelatin too hot and you will kill some or a lot of the gelatin gelling action. And citric acid is absolute last just before you pour into the molds. Also skim the foam off the mixture before you pour. You call them bubbles they need to be skimmed off with a spoon. It’s foam get rid of it. You also need to cure the gummies for 2-3 days to sweat out the moisture. It’s not drying, it’s called cure them. And not in the fridge it sits out on the counter dry cool spot. Not the fridge lol. But good effort. Just read up on the steps you’re doing and why, then you will understand what’s needed. Also the citric acids and sugar you rolled them in isn’t the best idea, very little citric acid because it will leach the moisture out of the gummy if you didn’t cure them properly. Make some changes listed and you will have a much better product.

[@jessicajohanson1]

You lost me with the white refined sugar. So bad for your immune system. Can you sub more honey in instead?

[@VegardSven]

Hello Jessica

[@OPIXdotWORLD]

do not eat the berries when they are still green,,they need to be ripe

[@pamelablessing1571]

Nope

[@noelnoel2898]

all that effort then your putting refined sugar in it, i thought refined sugar is poison ,