Homemade Strawberry Gummies (Printer-friendly)

Naturally sweet, chewy strawberry gummies made with fresh fruit and wholesome ingredients. A healthier homemade treat everyone loves.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Place the hulled strawberries and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Pour the puree into a small saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir thoroughly to combine.
03 - In a separate small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the cold water. Let it sit for 3–5 minutes until absorbed and thickened.
04 - Gently heat the strawberry mixture over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until just warm throughout. Do not let it come to a boil.
05 - Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm strawberry mixture. Whisk constantly for about 2 minutes until completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
06 - Remove from heat and carefully pour the mixture into silicone gummy molds. Alternatively, use a parchment-lined small baking dish for later cutting.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm and set to the touch.
08 - Pop gummies out of silicone molds. If using a baking dish, cut into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You control exactly what goes into them, no mystery ingredients or artificial anything
  • The texture is perfectly chewy and satisfying, nothing like those rubbery store bought versions
02 -
  • Never let your strawberry mixture boil, high heat breaks down the gelatin and your gummies will never set properly
  • If you are using agar powder instead of gelatin, you need to boil the mixture for it to activate, so follow the package instructions carefully
03 -
  • Silicone molds make the prettiest shapes, but a lined 8x8 inch pan works beautifully too
  • Work quickly once your gelatin is dissolved, the mixture starts setting up as it cools

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