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Easy Healthy Homemade Gummies

Delicious and customizable gummies made with real fruit juice and natural sweeteners, ready in under 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients—perfect for a healthy sweet treat or gift.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup 100% fruit juice choose your favorite flavor such as grape, apple, or cherry
  • 8 tsp grass-fed gelatin unflavored
  • 2 tbsp honey optional, can be substituted with pure maple syrup for vegan version

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Silicone Molds or 8x8 Glass Pan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Pour 1 cup of 100% fruit juice into a small saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat until just warm to the touch, about 3 minutes, avoiding boiling.
  2. Step 2: Sprinkle 8 teaspoons of grass-fed gelatin evenly over the warm juice while whisking constantly to avoid clumps. Continue stirring until gelatin dissolves completely and mixture is clear or slightly opaque, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: (Optional) Prepare fruit puree by blending whole fruit until smooth if desired. Pour the warm juice and gelatin mixture into the fruit puree and whisk until smooth without lumps.
  4. Step 4: Place silicone molds or an 8x8 glass pan on a baking sheet for stability. Pour the gummy mixture evenly into molds, filling each cavity without overfilling.
  5. Step 5: Place molds into the freezer for about 15 minutes to set the gummies firmly but retain chewiness.
  6. Step 6: Once set, gently remove gummies from molds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

You can swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan version. Add vitamin C powder or collagen peptides for a health boost. Experiment with different fruit juices or add-ins like nuts or vanilla extract for unique flavors. Store gummies in the fridge to keep them fresh and chewy.