Gummy Bears
Make your own irresistible homemade gummy bears with this fun and easy recipe! Using just a handful of simple ingredients—like your favorite fruit juice, unflavored gelatin, and a touch of honey or sugar—you can create chewy, flavorful gummies right in your kitchen. Customizable with optional food coloring and your choice of juice, these DIY gummy bears are naturally sweet and perfect for kids, parties, or a nostalgic treat for yourself. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this recipe yields up to 50 fresh gummies and allows you to control the sweetness and flavors. Simply pour the mixture into gummy bear molds, let them chill, and enjoy a delightful candy that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fruit juice (your choice, such as apple, orange, or berry)
- 3 tablespoons Unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons Honey or granulated sugar
- as needed Food coloring (optional)
- 1 set Gummy bear molds
Instructions
In a small saucepan, pour the fruit juice of your choice. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin powder evenly over the surface of the juice and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.
Heat the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin fully dissolves. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
Once the gelatin has dissolved, stir in honey or sugar to sweeten. Stir continuously until it is completely dissolved and the liquid is smooth. If using food coloring, add it now and mix thoroughly.
Carefully pour the mixture into your gummy bear molds using a small measuring cup or squeeze bottle for precision. Work quickly as the mixture will start to set as it cools.
Transfer the gummy bear molds to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for 1-2 hours, or until the gummies are firm and set.
Once set, gently pop the gummy bears out of the molds. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 476 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
