Homemade Gummy Recipe (Fruit Juice)

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4.6

281 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    40 Bears

  • Calories

    50 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Gummy Recipe (Fruit Juice)

This homemade gummy recipe uses gelatin, pure fruit juice, honey or agave, and lemon juice to create flavorful, chewy fruit gummies. The gelatin provides the classic gummy texture while the natural juice and honey give a fresh, sweet, slightly tart taste suitable for a homemade candy alternative.

Description

The process begins by blooming unflavored powdered gelatin in water to activate it. Meanwhile, a mixture of strained fruit juice, honey (or agave), and fresh lemon juice is heated gently to just below boiling. Once removed from the heat, the gelatin is stirred into the warm liquid until dissolved. This mixture is then poured into silicone gummy molds and chilled until set, resulting in firm, fruit-flavored gummies with a soft chew.

These gummies offer a way to enjoy a snack with recognizable juice flavors and a pleasing texture. They can be stocked in molds for a convenient homemade treat and customized by changing the fruit juice base or sweetener.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 tablespoons powdered gelatin unflavored
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml/1 fl oz) water
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) fruit juice strained, pure
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or agave)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
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