Homemade Strawberry Gummies (Printable)

Chewy, naturally sweet strawberry gummies made with fresh fruit and wholesome ingredients.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Base

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

→ Gelatin Mixture

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

# Steps:

01 - Combine strawberries and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Transfer the puree to a small saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in a separate small bowl. Let stand for 3–5 minutes until the mixture thickens and absorbs the liquid.
04 - Gently heat the strawberry mixture over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until warm throughout. Avoid boiling to preserve gelatin's effectiveness.
05 - Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm strawberry mixture. Whisk constantly for approximately 2 minutes until fully dissolved and the liquid is smooth without any granules.
06 - Remove from heat and carefully pour the mixture into silicone gummy molds or a parchment-lined small baking dish. Work quickly before the gelatin begins to set.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm. The gummies should hold their shape when touched.
08 - Remove gummies from silicone molds or cut into bite-size pieces if using a baking dish. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You control exactly what goes into them no mystery ingredients or artificial colors
  • The texture is somehow more satisfying than anything from a store package
  • They disappear faster than you can make another batch which says everything
02 -
  • Never let the strawberry mixture boil or the gelatin will lose its setting power completely
  • Silicone molds make removal effortless but a lined baking dish works perfectly if you do not mind cutting them into squares
  • Room temperature gummies will start to soften so keep them chilled until right before serving
03 -
  • Taste your strawberry puree before sweetening because different berries vary wildly in natural sugar
  • Work quickly once the gelatin is dissolved because it starts setting as it cools

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