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Homemade Gummy Bears - 3 Ingredients

This homemade gummy bear recipe is quick and easy to make. Best of all, you only need three simple ingredients!
Xena Kai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 40 Gummy Bears
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Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ Cup (82.67 g) Fruit Juice
  • 2 Tbsp (42 g) Honey
  • 2 ½ tsp (10 g) Gelatin unflavored
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) water or fruit juice room temperature
  • 2 tsp (8 g) Granulated Sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Simmer: Simmer the fruit juice, honey, and optional sugar in a small saucepan on medium heat. Make sure to stir occasionally. Once the liquid bubbles, remove it from the heat and let it cool for five to ten minutes.
  • Gelatin Mixture: In a small bowl, mix Gelatin with room temperature fruit juice or water until the gelatin is fully dissolved. The mixture should be thick.
  • Once the gelatin is dissolved, pour the slightly cooled-down juice mixture into the bowl of gelatin. Mix until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Fill the Bear Molds: Place the gummy bear molds on a small baking sheet or tray. Use an eye-dropper or a small spoon to fill the silicone molds with the liquid mixture.
  • Refrigerate the filled gummy bear molds for at least 30 minutes. Then, pop the gummies out of the molds and enjoy!

Notes

  • Check out my blog to watch the helpful recipe video.
  • Special Tools (affiliate links): Gummy Bear Molds  
  • How to store: Place the gummy bears in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Do NOT freeze! 
  • Different Gummy Flavors: You can use different fruit juice to create other flavors. Popular flavors include apple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, grape juice, watermelon juice and lemon juice. 
  • Avoid pineapple, kiwi, mango, and guava juice. They have an enzyme that can prevent the gelatin from setting properly. 
  • Honey and Sugar: You can adjust the amount of honey depending on how sweet you would like the gummies to be. You can also add sugar. 
  • Honey Substitutions: You can use maple syrup or corn syrup instead of honey.
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