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Healthy Homemade Gummies Recipe

4.7 from 56 reviews

This Healthy Homemade Gummies recipe offers a natural, delicious way to enjoy a sweet treat without artificial additives. Made with real fruit juice, honey, and gelatin, these gummies are a nutritious alternative to store-bought candies. They are easy to prepare at home with just a few simple ingredients and require no baking, making them a perfect snack for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup fruit juice (apple, orange, cranberry, or grape) – 80g
  • 2 Tbsp honey – 42g
  • 2 tsp (1 packet) stevia or granulated sugar – optional, 4g
  • 2 1/2 tsp (1 envelope) unflavored gelatin – 7g

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients: Measure and gather all ingredients. Make sure the fruit juice is at room temperature for easier gelatin dissolving.
  2. Combine gelatin with fruit juice: In a small saucepan, pour the fruit juice and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over it. Allow it to bloom for about 5 minutes without stirring, so the gelatin absorbs the juice and softens.
  3. Heat mixture: Gently heat the saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil as this can affect the gelatin’s setting ability.
  4. Add sweeteners: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in honey and optional stevia or sugar thoroughly until fully dissolved.
  5. Pour into molds: Carefully pour the liquid mixture into silicone molds or a lightly greased baking dish to set.
  6. Chill: Place the molds in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the gummies are firm and set.
  7. Remove and serve: Once set, gently remove gummies from molds and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Use 100% natural fruit juice without added sugar for the healthiest option.
  • Adjust the sweetness level by varying the amount of honey or stevia according to your taste.
  • Gelatin can be substituted with agar-agar for a vegetarian alternative, but setting times and textures may vary.
  • For firmer gummies, slightly increase the gelatin by half a teaspoon.
  • Store gummies in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.

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