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4.67 from 3 votes

Homemade Gummy Bears

These homemade gummy bears or fruit snacks are easy to make and healthier than store bought. The gummies are made with fruit, honey and contain no artificial flavors or colors.
Servings: 5 (recipe makes 50 mini gummy bears total)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Fruit Puree Gummy Bears

  • 1/2  cup fresh blueberries or strawberries
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1-2 tbsp honey , depending on how sweet you want your candy and the sweetness of your fruit
  • 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin

Fruit Juice Gummy Bears

  • 1/2 cup fruit juice, I recommend berry juices
  • 1-2 tbsp honey, depending on how sweet you want your gummies
  • 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin

Instructions
 

Fruit Puree Gummy Bears

  • Add all ingredients except gelatin into a blender and mix on highest speed until fruit puree is smooth. Pour puree into a small saucepan.
  • Sprinkle gelatin in, one tbsp at a time, and whisking after each tbsp so that the gelatin does not clump up. Bring mixture to a low-medium heat and stir constantly until gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not bring mixture to a boil. When gelatin is completely dissolved, turn off heat.
  • Use eyedropper tool to put liquid into the individual bear cavities. Place into fridge to set, about 15 minutes. If you enjoy your gummies a little firmer, eat them straight out of the fridge. If you prefer softer, let them come to room temperature. Store uneaten gummies in fridge.

Fruit Juice Gummy Bears

  • Whisk juice and honey in a small saucepan. Follows Steps 2-3 above.

Notes

  • I used these Gummy Bear Molds* and Knox Gelatin*
  • Avoid using pineapple, kiwi, mango, papaya or other fruit and fruit juices that have a high concentrare bromelain. This enzyme breaks down proteins like gelatin and will cause the gummies to not gel properly.
*Some of the links contained in this post are affiliate links. Much like referral codes, this means I earn a small commission if you purchase a product I referred (at no extra charge to you).
Nutrition will vary greatly depending on the fruit or fruit juice you choose and the amount of sweetener added. The estimated nutrition information below is for gummies made with 1/2 cup blueberries and 1 tbsp honey:
Serving: 0.2of recipe (about 10 mini bears), Calories: 31kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 6mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, NET CARBS: 5
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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