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Homemade Gummy Bears with Real Fruit Juice
Homemade Gummy Bears with Real Fruit Juice
Create your own vibrant and naturally flavored gummy bears using pure fruit juice. These homemade confections provide a healthier alternative to store-bought sweets, boasting authentic fruit taste without artificial colors or flavors. Explore different juices like raspberry, mango, or grape for unique colors and tastes. The simple process of blooming gelatin, mixing ingredients, and pouring into molds results in a delightfully chewy treat. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings healthily, enchanting kids, or adding a fun element to parties.
- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 100
Instructions
Gummy Bears
- 1In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom (it will thicken and become jelly-like).
- 2In a small saucepan, gently heat the fruit juice and honey (and citric acid, if using) over low heat. Do not boil. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 3Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the bloomed gelatin to the warm juice mixture. Whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- 4Carefully pour the mixture into silicone gummy bear molds or other small candy molds.
- 5Refrigerate the molds for at least 1-2 hours, or until the gummies are firm and set.
- 6Once set, carefully unmold the gummy bears. If they are sticky, you can lightly dust them with cornstarch or toss them with a tiny bit of oil, though this is usually not necessary.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 20 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
Tips
- Use a variety of 100% fruit juices to create colorful and flavorful gummy bears.
- Avoid boiling the juice mixture, as high heat can degrade the gelatin and affect the set.
- Store these homemade gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.