Extra Elderberry Syrup?

Elderflower & Elderberry Syrup Kit

So you bought one of our handy-dandy Elderberry Syrup Kits, or went over to Mountain Rose Herbs and purchased your own supplies to make elderberry syrup BUT now you aren't going through it fast enough and you're worried about it going to waste. 

Here are a few things you can do, at any point, with your elderberry syrup, besides taking it directly!

Freeze It!

Pour elderberry syrup into ice cube trays, or in small jars, with proper headspace, and thaw out as needed. You want to make sure you let these either naturally unthaw, or warm on very gentle heat, to not destroy beneficial compounds in the honey. You could even freeze in tsp or Tbsp single portions and take directly from the freezer - never having to worry about shelf life at all! Use within 6 months.

Make Gummy Worms!

This is a fun project and SO very simple! Easy to do with kiddos as well. 

Gummies Basic Recipe

Ingredients

2 C Fruit juice

2 T high quality gelatin

Mix 2 T gelatin into 1/4 C cold/room temp fruit juice (or in this case, elderberry syrup). Let sit 5 minutes to "bloom."

Gently heat the remaining juice (syrup) until it is very hot, but not boiling.

Add a small amount of the warmed liquid into the bloomed gelatin, whisk together. Add remaining liquid and whisk until well dissolved.

Use a dropper to fill your molds! Place in the fridge for a couple hours before removing into a container. Tip: If you are having trouble getting them out of the molds (with a good quality gelatin you shouldn't), just pop into the freezer briefly and try again.

Store in the fridge (or freezer) and use within 6 months.

Make Lollipops!

I have not ventured into candy territory, but there are plenty of recipes for this online. Calling for a candy thermometer and lollipop mold. Who doesn't love a lollipop or popsicle when they have a cough or sore throat! Plus, many provide the option to add other beneficial herbs or immune supportive vitamins.

Now get to making that elderberry syrup!