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

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7 ай бұрын

Learn to make your own homemade elderberry gummies for immune support and to help shorten a cold or the flu. This is the easiest way to get your kids to take their daily immune-boosting elderberry syrup.
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@monezariane80 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@antiowarr9467 7 ай бұрын

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

@blueeyes3 7 ай бұрын

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

@Jeeprgirl 7 ай бұрын

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! 🍁🐿🍁

@sdw6846 7 ай бұрын

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 💖

@gowest5145 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@andielynne2008 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@belieftransformation 7 ай бұрын

@@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 7 ай бұрын

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

@HalfLatinaJoy86 Ай бұрын

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

@KarynjeanD 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@lizworkman9967 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@JackyNewcomb 2 ай бұрын

2 fridges!! Game changer.

@greatfulchristian4314 7 ай бұрын

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 :)

@tammymichel2836 7 ай бұрын

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

@user-nw5cr1tl6j 7 ай бұрын

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

@belieftransformation 7 ай бұрын

Great tutorial; thanks for sharing!

@gunajaunzeme293 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the amazing video 🎉

@jodyniemojuski4021 7 ай бұрын

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

@VegardSven 6 ай бұрын

Hello Jodyniemo

@roszcutler9724 7 ай бұрын

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

@HomesteadingFamily 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TheYoungProdigal 7 ай бұрын

Love the video!

@ladylindybug3197 7 ай бұрын

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

@BigRedNavyChick 7 ай бұрын

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

@iluvhou 7 ай бұрын

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

@KZ-np8fz 7 ай бұрын

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

@sharorganic5841 7 ай бұрын

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

@dancnluc1 7 ай бұрын

Great video.

@HomesteadingNorthernMichigan 7 ай бұрын

Good morning

@ashlynflynn4941 7 ай бұрын

That looks good

@scrane5500 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@joisealdrich9244 7 ай бұрын

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.

@susiea1419 7 ай бұрын

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

@d4rk4ngel132 6 ай бұрын

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

@davidjames1063 7 ай бұрын

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

@DutchAlaskagirl 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@user-sj6kr8pn2f 2 ай бұрын

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

@sandyhilton482 7 ай бұрын

Can monk fruit be used instead of sugar?

@nadikstrizheus5815 7 ай бұрын

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!

@Sa.l.v.122 7 ай бұрын

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

@juliezehendner898 7 ай бұрын

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

@AniaDomagala 7 ай бұрын

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?

@blueeyes3 7 ай бұрын

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

@Cosmiccoffeecup 7 ай бұрын

Your body still just sees sugar.

@blueeyes3 7 ай бұрын

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

@Cosmiccoffeecup 7 ай бұрын

@@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.

@BiancaAnne 5 ай бұрын

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

@tiffanyharvey2365 3 ай бұрын

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

@christinemccormick6645 7 ай бұрын

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.

@StarVolanski 7 ай бұрын

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

@MakelleBell 7 ай бұрын

You can use apple juice to sweeten it.

@christinemccormick6645 7 ай бұрын

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. @@StarVolanski

@pamskinner9490 7 ай бұрын

@@StarVolanskiwhere 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 7 ай бұрын

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

@pamharkins4601 6 ай бұрын

Can you do this without so much sugar?

@lindasteenhuis2639 7 ай бұрын

Can I use lemon juice instead of citric acid?

@hannahbutler384 7 ай бұрын

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

@HomesteadingFamily 7 ай бұрын

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

@languagelynnie 7 ай бұрын

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

@brendaplants3412 7 ай бұрын

I need help with lung problems please

@atlantapage1153 7 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Hello Atlanta

@intuitivegal2731 7 ай бұрын

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

@kiachris76712 7 ай бұрын

Yup or honey.

@TheGermanican-ng5xt 7 ай бұрын

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

@VegardSven 6 ай бұрын

Hello Thegerman

@lindakouaouci8760 7 ай бұрын

ما شاءالله 💕💕💕💕

@sandyhilton482 7 ай бұрын

What kind of gelatin?

@HomesteadingFamily 7 ай бұрын

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

@jdam2296 Күн бұрын

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

@kaebean1808 7 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Hello Kaebean

@chrissnyder5584 7 ай бұрын

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

@pamskinner9490 7 ай бұрын

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

@HomesteadingFamily 7 ай бұрын

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

@chrissnyder5584 7 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadingFamily thank you!

@loisroberts2216 7 ай бұрын

Are there elderberry plants in indiana

@daughterofthemosthigh3094 7 ай бұрын

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

@VegardSven 6 ай бұрын

Hello Loisro

@perfectday777 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@juliezehendner898 7 ай бұрын

Or wonder if agave would work too?

@davie2983 Ай бұрын

Nothing better than white surger?

@user-dc3zl2wy3y Ай бұрын

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

@joycebovee5818 7 ай бұрын

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

@VegardSven 6 ай бұрын

Hello Joyce

@noelnoel2898 7 ай бұрын

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

@patricianichols9514 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@louiseswart1315 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

not above 105

@ashleigh-jadesutherland9404 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@dreiineinemboot 7 ай бұрын

Vitamins die in heat. Did you know that?

@christinef.5515 7 ай бұрын

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

@kiachris76712 7 ай бұрын

In the stems...

@kiachris76712 7 ай бұрын

And seeds...

@jonathansimmons4253 Ай бұрын

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

@jessicajohanson9162 7 ай бұрын

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

@VegardSven 6 ай бұрын

Hello Jessica

@OPIXdotWORLD 7 ай бұрын

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

@user-mc8xz6vk6h 2 ай бұрын

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.