Homemade Strawberry Gummies (Printable Version)

Chewy fruit-based treats made with fresh strawberries and natural sweeteners. Set with gelatin for the perfect gummy texture.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Gelatin Mixture

04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
05 - ½ cup cold water

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine strawberries and lemon juice in blender. Process until completely smooth, approximately 30-60 seconds.
02 - Transfer puree to small saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir thoroughly to incorporate.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in separate bowl. Let stand 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens and absorbs liquid completely.
04 - Heat strawberry mixture over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until just warmed through. Do not boil.
05 - Add bloomed gelatin to warm puree. Whisk continuously for 2 minutes until gelatin dissolves completely and mixture becomes smooth.
06 - Carefully transfer mixture to silicone gummy molds or parchment-lined baking dish. Remove air bubbles by tapping gently on counter.
07 - Refrigerate minimum 2 hours or until completely firm and set throughout.
08 - Pop gummies from molds or cut into bite-sized pieces. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You control exactly what goes into them no mysterious ingredients or artificial colors
  • The strawberry flavor is so much brighter than anything from a store and they take 20 minutes active time
02 -
  • Never let your strawberry mixture boil or the gelatin will not set properly later
  • If your gummies feel sticky after setting let them sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour to dry slightly
03 -
  • Let your strawberry puree come to room temperature before adding the gelatin to prevent any clumping
  • If you want extra vibrant color add a single drop of natural red food coloring after the gelatin dissolves

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