Making your own Homemade Gummies is fun, easy, and delicious! You can customize the flavors, shapes, and colors to suit your taste or create fun treats for kids or special occasions.
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 cup fruit juice (such as apple, grape, or orange juice) 🍎🍇🍊
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (for sweetness) 🍯
- 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder 🌿
- Optional: 1-2 drops of natural food coloring 🌈
For Flavor Variations:
- For a citrus twist, use lemon or lime juice. 🍋
- For berry gummies, use pureed strawberries or raspberries. 🍓
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Juice Base:
- Heat the juice:
- Pour 1 cup of fruit juice into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling.
- Sweeten the juice:
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup until well dissolved.
2. Add the Gelatin:
- Bloom the gelatin:
- Slowly sprinkle the gelatin powder over the warm juice mixture while whisking continuously to avoid clumping. Let the mixture sit for a minute or two to allow the gelatin to bloom.
- Dissolve the gelatin:
- Stir the mixture over low heat for about 2-3 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Optional:
- If you want colorful gummies, add a few drops of natural food coloring and stir well.
3. Mold the Gummies:
- Pour into molds:
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into silicone molds or a shallow baking dish. You can use fun shapes like bears, stars, or hearts.
- Chill:
- Place the molds in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or until the gummies are firm and set.
4. Serve:
- Remove from molds:
- Once set, gently pop the gummies out of the molds.
- Store:
- Store the homemade gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Chilling Time: 1-2 hours
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 30-40 small gummies (depending on mold size)
🔥 Calories: Approximately 10-15 kcal per gummy
These Homemade Gummies are a fun and healthier alternative to store-bought gummy candies, made with real fruit juice and natural sweeteners! Perfect for kids and adults alike. 🍬🍓🍊