Healthy Homemade Strawberry Gummies Recipe
These Healthy Homemade Strawberry Gummies are a delightful and nutritious treat made with fresh strawberries, natural sweeteners, and gelatin. Perfect as a fun snack for all ages, these gummies combine the natural sweetness of fruit with a chewy texture, free from artificial additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 40 small gummy bears 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 2 cups strawberries, diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp raw honey
Gelatin Mixture
- 2 (0.25 oz) boxes unflavored gelatin
Equipment
- Gummy bear molds (with eyedropper or food squeeze bottle)
Instructions
- Blend Strawberries: Place the diced strawberries, lemon juice, and raw honey in a blender. Blend thoroughly to break down the strawberries into a smooth juice. For a seed-free texture, strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Heat and Add Gelatin: Pour the strawberry juice into a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the unflavored gelatin while gently heating the mixture. Bring the juice to a slow boil, stirring constantly to ensure the gelatin fully dissolves. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat.
- Fill Molds: Using the eyedropper or a squeeze bottle, carefully fill each cavity of the gummy bear molds with the warm strawberry gelatin mixture, filling to the top slowly to avoid bubbles or spills.
- Set Gummies: Place the filled molds into the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the gummies to solidify completely. While the gummies are setting, keep the remaining gelatin mixture warm by placing the squeeze bottle in a container of hot water or keeping the saucepan on low heat if using an eyedropper.
- Remove and Enjoy: Once the gummies have fully set, gently pop them out from the molds. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for a healthy, chewy snack anytime.
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter gummy, you can increase the raw honey slightly, but keep in mind it will also affect the firmness.
- Make sure to not overheat the gelatin mixture, as boiling too long can affect the texture.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For seedless texture, always strain the blended mixture if your strawberries are seedy.
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