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Homemade Gummy Bears (Only 3 Ingredients!)

Create your own sweet and chewy gummy bears at home with just three ingredients, using a simple box of jello as the base!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 57 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Box flavored jello (A typical box is 3oz)
  • 2 Packets unflavored gelatin
  • 1/3 Cup water
  • 1/4 Cup cornstarch optional (helps prevent sticking)

Instructions

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  1. Dust the gummy bear molds with a light coat of cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Combine one package of Jello, 2 packets of unflavored gelatin, and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan. Mix together and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Place the pan over low to medium heat and whisk continuously until the powder is dissolved. This will take about another 5 minutes.
  4. Once dissolved use a dropper to place fill the prepared gummy bear molds with the gelatin mixture.
  5. Allow gummies to sit for 5-10 minutes to cool. Lightly coat the backs of the gummy bears with cornstarch, then place the molds in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to fully cool and set.
  6. In a shallow bowl, add 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pop the fully-set gummy bears out of the molds and into the bowl. Lightly toss to coat the gummies evenly. The cornstarch will prevent the gummies from sticking together. You can also do this step in a large ziplock bag.
  7. Store gummies in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
  • Prep Tips
  • Sugar-Free Variation - You can use sugar-free Jello in this recipe to reduce the sugar content and carbohydrates. If making a sugar free gummy recipe, you'll want to use cornstarch on the outside instead of powdered sugar.
  • Yield - Each box of jello will make about 100 gummies using a similar gummy bear mold to the one in our photos. Depending on the size of your molds, you may end up with more or less gummies than we did, but it still makes a big batch! To get multiple colors/ different flavors, you'll need to make multiple separate batches using a different flavor of jello for each batch.
  • Gluten-Free - Jello is made with gluten-free ingredients, so these gummies are technically considered gluten free. However, if cross-contamination is a concern, you'll want to check labels on all of the specific products you're using.
  • Storage - The shelf life of homemade gummy bears depends on how they're stored. If kept on the counter at room temperature, you'll want to eat them within a few days, as they'll start to get sticky and kind of mushy. If kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator, homemade gummies can last much longer. You can expect your gummy bears to stay good for 2-3 weeks, perhaps even a month. That is, if you can keep from eating them all first!

Nutrition Information

Calories 57kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.003g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.001g Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 9g (18%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57

% Daily Value*

Calories 57kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 9g 18%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.