Description
Soft, chewy homemade gummies made with real fruit juice and simple ingredients. These customizable treats are fun to make, naturally flavorful, and perfect for snacks, parties, or lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 200 ml fruit juice (strawberry, orange, lemon, mango, or preferred flavor)
- 30 g unflavored gelatin powder (about 3 packets)
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
- Neutral vegetable oil (for greasing molds)
- 50 g extra sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease silicone molds with vegetable oil and wipe off excess.
- In a small saucepan, combine fruit juice and water. Heat over low heat without boiling.
- Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- Gradually sprinkle in gelatin while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add lemon juice and stir 3–5 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and carefully pour mixture into prepared molds.
- Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Gently remove gummies from molds.
- Roll in extra sugar if desired.
Notes
- Do not boil the mixture to prevent altering texture.
- Use 100% fruit juice for best flavor.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Separate sugar-coated layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Freezing is not recommended as it affects texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gummies
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
