Homemade Gummy Bears
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 100 gummy bears
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling)
- Active Time: 15 minutes
Transform a nostalgic childhood favorite into homemade treats in under an hour. This simple recipe proves that creating delicious gummy bears at home is faster and easier than you might thinkrequiring just a handful of basic ingredients and minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fruit juice (cranberry, grape, orange, or lemonade)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Special Equipment
- Two 50-bear gummy bear molds
Instructions
- Combine the fruit juice, gelatin, and sugar in a small saucepan. Place over low heat and stir frequently until the gelatin and sugar are fully dissolved, about 1 minute (ensure no sugar crystals remain on the pan's bottom). Skim off and discard any foam that appears. Pour the mixture into a small liquid measuring cup.
- Set the gummy bear molds on a level surface and carefully fill each cavity to the top. Gently shake the molds to ensure the mixture settles evenly. Refrigerate until the gummy bears firm up, approximately 10 minutes. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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