Description
These Healthy Homemade Gummies are a delicious and nutritious treat made with natural fruit juice, honey, and gelatin. Perfect as a guilt-free snack, they combine natural sweetness with the benefits of real fruit juice and a smooth, chewy texture. Easily customizable with your favorite juices, these gummies are simple to prepare and ideal for anyone looking for a healthy alternative to store-bought candy.
Ingredients
Scale
Gummies
- 1/3 cup fruit juice (apple, orange, cranberry, or grape) – 80g
- 2 Tbsp honey – 42g
- 2 tsp (1 packet) stevia or granulated sugar – optional – 4g
- 2 1/2 tsp (1 envelope) unflavored gelatin – 7g
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin mixture: In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin evenly over 1/4 cup of cold fruit juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom, allowing the gelatin to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Heat the juice and sweeteners: In a small saucepan, combine the remaining fruit juice, honey, and optional stevia or sugar. Warm over low heat, stirring gently until the honey and sugar dissolve completely. Avoid boiling to preserve the natural flavors and benefits of the juice.
- Add the gelatin: Stir the bloomed gelatin mixture into the warm juice and sweetener mixture. Continue stirring over low heat until the gelatin is fully dissolved, ensuring a smooth blend without lumps.
- Pour into molds: Remove from heat and carefully pour the mixture into silicone candy molds or a lined shallow dish. Work quickly as the mixture will start to set as it cools.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the molds for at least 2 hours or until the gummies are firm and fully set. Once set, pop the gummies out of the molds and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Using pure fruit juice without added sugars ensures natural sweetness and better flavor.
- The optional stevia or sugar can be omitted for a less sweet version, depending on your taste preferences.
- Silicone molds make it easier to remove the gummies; alternatively, use a greased shallow pan and cut into squares once set.
- Store gummies refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
- You can experiment with different fruit juices to vary the flavor and color of your gummies.
Keywords: Healthy gummies, homemade gummies, fruit juice gummies, natural candy, low sugar snack