My children were very upset with me last night when they saw I was making gummy bears. Why? I told them they could not eat any as I needed them for a morning photo shoot…for you all. The boys will be happy this afternoon when they get home from school and find this healthy candy ready to eat. These gluten-free gummy bears are the perfect thing to pack as a treat in school lunches, make a wonderful after-school snack, and are a great homemade Halloween candy for your little ghosts and goblins.
My boys (both teenagers now) are literally obsessed with these fruit juice-sweetened gummy bears and worked with me as I made them numerous times to perfect both the texture and flavor.
- 1 cup organic grape juice, pineapple, or pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon stevia
- 3 tablespoons gelatin
- In a medium saucepan bring juice to a boil
- Allow to cool for 3 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and stevia
- Very gradually, whisk in gelatin
- If you do not whisk gradually and thoroughly your bears will be lumpy
- Allow mixture to cool almost to room temperature, then pour into gummy bear molds
- Refrigerate for 2 hours
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Each healthy gummy bear candy has close to 2 grams of protein –not bad for a snack food. My older son likes to eat these with breakfast.
I haven’t played with gelatin for quite some time, however, Kelly kept telling me about her gummy recipe using pure gelatin (as in unflavored, without all of the sugar and dyes found in the more commercial product) and now I’m totally on the gelatin bandwagon.
Gelatin is fantastic for gut health and high in protein, which makes it an optimal food for my family. I make sure to purchase the grass fed gelatin and have found it to be very high quality. Here’s to the oxymoron of healthy candy, and gummy, or gummi, bears!
Avame Grey says
Can we use orange juice, apple juice, or other kinds of juices?
Elana says
Avame, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
suzanne says
I made lots and would like to keep them longer than a couple of days. can I freeze them? otherwise how long do they last in the fridge?
thanks
Elana says
Suzanne, I haven’t tried that so not sure, if you do please let us know how it goes :-)
Kim says
Hi Elana! I know this is an older recipe, but I wanted to let you know that my kids favorite snack are gummies and I cringe every time they eat them. So I’ve been wanting to try this for a long time. I finally got around to it this weekend. I don’t know what took me so long…..this recipe is SOOOOO super easy. And the best part, the kids LOVED them! Absolutely no taste of beef either as others have commented. My husband couldn’t believe there was beef gelatin in them. I used silicone molds (actually the mold you recommend for your mini bagels) and they popped right out perfectly. Thank you so much for what you do and for passing your recipes on to us. The best part of your recipes is that they are so much more simpler than other blogger’s. Eating real food means you have to spend more time in the kitchen and your simple recipes make it much more enjoyable to live this lifestyle and cook for my family. Thank you!
Elana says
Kim, thanks for letting me know that your kids loved these! And thanks for your feedback about my recipes being the easiest out there!
Elana says
Trista, what brand and type of gelatin did you use? We make these with pineapple juice and all types of juices and they set up very well as you can see in the photo above (the yellow one was made with pineapple juice). Happy to help you troubleshoot this :-)
Sandra says
How do you prep the mold so the gummies don’t stick?
Elana says
Hi Sandra, no prep necessary. The gummies pop right out of the molds. It’s so easy! You’re going to love this recipe :-)
The Egg-Free Cookbook says
Pineapple juice will only cause gelatin to fail to set if fresh pineapple is used. Once the juice is heated, the enzyme that keeps the gelatin from setting is deactivated. (Canned juice also works because it is heated in the canning process.) Good question!
Susan says
These look great. I also want to experiment with pectin. So any ideas on quantities if someone has this mastered, that would be great!
I also recommend the molds by The Kitchen Fix on Amazon. They are sooo cut and have great eye and feet detail and pop out really easily. My son loves these bears! If your losing feet, either too long in the fridge or not enough gelatin?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013XRH26G
Ariel Van Ness says
How long do these last? I was considering making them for Christmas gifts, but after reading the comments saying they’re more the texture of a dense jello, it made me wonder about their shelf life. Do they need to be kept in the refrigerator?
Elana says
Hi Ariel, yes, I refrigerate all of my gelatin products after they are made, including these gummies :-)
Nicole says
If you want your gummy bears more dense/chewy, add xantham gum!
Chelsea says
How much can’t xantham gum?
Dianw says
They have gummies bear molds on Amazon. Just got ours today. I bought 2 for 14.99.
Have not tried them yet but the molds look decent.
These make the ti y gummies which is great as my other molds were all too large to be gummies Bears.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00W4N1OHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1443638216&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=gummi+bear+mold&dpPl=1&dpID=41Jz7br17FL&ref=plSrch
Rachael says
Hi – Has anyone tried these with elderberries? I’m thinking I’d like to try a spin on them for some back-to-school Immune boosters. Just looking for tips on doing that from frozen berries. Thank you!
Adrianne says
I would think making elderberry juice or syrup would be a good stand in! I am possibly trying that today since all of my gummies stuck to the silicon mold.
Eva says
I make elderberry gummed for their immune boosting power
Elana says
Eva, what a fantastic idea :-)
Philsy says
Elanas stuff is licensed. Does anyone know if that means she wants payment for using her recipes? or does that only mean we’re not to make lollies using her recipes then selling them for a profit ? Thanks
Elana Amsterdam says
Hi Philsy, Thanks for your question! The recipes here are available for free for your personal use, however, commercial use is not permitted.
Heidi says
I was excited to make these and followed recipe to a tee. I too tasted the immediate flavor of beef when biting into it. I am not imagining it. There was fruit juice flavor, but only as a second note. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this. Not sure if another gelatin would work better??
LuLU1900 says
Try unflavored gelatin, and if that doesn’t do it for you there is a plant based gelatin called agar agar. Hope this helped!
Wendy says
I attempted to make these today and was unsuccessful. The mixture glugged up on my whisk and was very cloudy. I put them in the fridge and tried them a few hours later…I think I need more practice. Even my children didn’t like them. Any suggestions please where I may have gone wrong? I did use agar agar instead of gelatin. Has anyone got any photos of making them and what the mixture should look like?
LuLU1900 says
With most gelatin, you have to add it to cold liquids let it soften for about 5 min and very slowly add the hot liquid while whisking very fast. Pouring the gelatin directly onto hot liquids will make it clump HORRIBLY and then it’s ruined and 3 bucks down the drain.
Bryn says
agar needs to be boiled to be able to set properly. in my experience i have had best results using mostly gelatin and a little bit of agar (the agar make for a gritty-ish finish if you use too much of it but it seems to help it firm up quickly) but the good news is that after 2 or 3 days of drying on the counter the texture changes entirely and becomes strechy and chewy like store bought gummy bears. i have tried many recipes and often think it was a failure, but then after drying a bit they are amazing. my last batch i used half red wine and half raspberry juice, I recommend it!
I am excited to try your recipe with the stevia Elana, what a great idea
Elana says
You’re welcome Bryn :-)
E says
We love these! I use 3tbs of raw honey instead of stevia. Pure Concord grape is our fave flavor :). These travel great in our cooler for road trips! Thanks for the recipe Elana.
Veronika says
I made these with Agar powder instead of gelatin and they turned out just fine – but I used only 1 tablespoon of Agar powder to the amount of liquid suggested above, and simmered it together for 5 minutes, and then followed Elana’s instructions for the rest of the recipe. I am not a big fan of stevia, so I might try another sweetener next time. I actually found the result too sweet, so I might reduced or drop the sweetener altogether as the juice is already sweet enough.
Wendy says
I just posted the problems I was having but I think you may have solved them Veronika.
Isabelle says
Hi!
My daughter can’t have citrus… What could I replace the lemon with?
KT says
2 grams of protein and how many calories? (since I fully intend on eating more than 1 :) )
Also, do you use liquid stevia?
Jessica says
I haven’t tried these, but it sounds like a jello recipe not a gummy bear one. Do these really have a similar texture to gummy bears? Or is it just jello bears? Even if jello, it is a wonderful idea :-)
Beth says
These are indeed more like a jello texture than a true gummy texture. However, they are more dense than regular jello (since much less liquid is used), so therefore a bit chewier.
monica says
this is by far the best healthy recipe i have come across!!!!
RGC says
Do you still use the stevia you recommend? The reviews on Amazon say the formula has changed and that it is awful now.
tara says
Elana: I attempted these gummies over the weekend and after a night in the fridge, they are gooey and have not set :( Any advice? I did substitute honey for stevia. My little one was so excited to have one after her first ski race this weekend and it was so disappointing… please HELP!
Nicole says
Try getting the moulds at Bulk Barn. They have tons of different kinds of moulds and are super cheap. Not sure if the gummy bears will stick though.
Lashonda says
I made these with just fruit juice, lemon juice, and gelatine. The consistency was fine. Not totally like a gummy candy but much firmer than jello. My concern is the flavor. They were really bland. I used cranberry grape juice, which I thought would be pretty strong in flavor. Was the juice the problem?
Beth says
I used grape juice and mine were also bland. I would try more stevia (or alternative sweetener, perhaps agave or honey) to sweeten them up a bit. Any other suggestions?
Frances Cromwell says
I made these just as the directions said, except I doubled the recipe. My bears came out solid but very soft, not firm at all.
Anyone have any trouble with the gummies not being firm?
Patti says
I made the pineapple gummies yesterday exactly as written and with the same brand of gelatin, but the “beefy” flavor of the gelatin is very evident (and very gross).
Am I just super sensitive to this smell/taste? I made beef broth exactly one time and can’t make it again because the smell of the boiling bones was overwhelmingly disgusting to me.
My husband didn’t notice the taste, but the kids did. Maybe we have some genetic sensitivity to that taste??? I’m so disappointed because they came out great otherwise and were so easy!
Ann says
All gelatin is made from the collagen of cows and/or pigs and does not impart any “beefy” or pork flavor. Even regular jello brand gelatin is made with it. Possibly the power of suggestion? or maybe you are just sensitive to it.
jen says
we found ours to have a bit of a “stinky” flavor too. kids won’t touch them and it kind of grosses me out a bit too. this flavor I’ve only noticed with great Lakes brand. with knox, I don’t have any issues.
Pina says
I have the same problem- Animal base gelatin does have specific taste- especially when there is so much of it. My kids don’t like it either. I tried several recipes for gummy bears and gello and I could always taste it.
John Grapsas says
Has anyone tried this recipe using Xylitol rather than Stevia sweetener?
Lori Brandt says
Amazon is out of the molds and says not sure if they will ever be back, ack!
Noreen says
Can you use vegetarian gelatine for these?
Tiffany says
Here is a link to the company directly for the trays. They are cheeper that way.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ee56/
Kent says
Bulk Barn in Canada also has many molds available.
Leslie says
Does the 3 tablespoons of gelatin really work. I read in another recipe it called for 3 envelopes of gelatin with all other ingredients remaining the same.
Josefa Ciccarelli says
Is the texture supposed to be more like jello rather then a gummy bear. not sure if i did something wrong. I used cranberry juice since I didnt have anything else. I also tried making my own “juice” with blueberries and raspberries but they turned out the same way. I also used honey because I didn’t have any stevia. I’ve seen other recipes use honey and homemade juice so thought it should work. But I am not sure what the texture of these is supposed to be like so don’t know if I did them correctly or not. They are more jiggly like jello though, but still a little firm. But not like a chewy gummy bear if that makes sense.
Alexandra says
I had to use commercial gelatin because I didn’t have any other options. Mine came out very much like jello. I was hoping for that rubbery-chewy feel that gummy bears have. I’m also wondering what the correct texture is supposed to be…
Beth says
They are more of a dense jello texture. Not 100% the same as a true gummy bear, but tasty nonetheless.
Sarah says
Just made these, though only had a pan (no cute molds…yet.) So good, my kids asked for them for dessert. WIN!!!!
Vivian says
I made these and wish I could say I liked them, but they didn’t turn out as I’d hoped. They were more like firm Jell-o and not really gummy in texture. I also found I could really taste the gelatin, which tastes a bit glue-like. I did make a half batch – did I do something wrong or am I just picky?
Tina says
When I whisked the gelatin the mixture became frothy. They hardened with a frothy layer. Does anyone know where I went wrong? I really want this to work before Halloween. Thanks for any suggestions.
MamaFlip says
You could always sort of over fill them and then slice away the frothy bits.
Maryann says
Need to find molds and time to make these
jennifer says
Love this recipe. Because I didn’t want to use stevia or honey, i used thawed, frozen concentrate to increase the sweetness from the juice. I put 1/2 cup of thawed concentrate in a shallow glass baking dish and sprinkled the gelatin over it to soften it. Then I poured 1/2 cup boiling water over it, whisking to blend. Could also use half cup of boiling juice to increase sweetness even more. This eliminated lumps which I got when I did it with the original recipe. Guess I am too impatient for Elana’s technique. Thanks Elana, so fun to have candy!
Ruth says
Lime Gummy Bears
1/3 cup lime juice cold with the gelatine
AND
1/3 cup water + 1/3 cup lime juice to boil
about 1.5 Tablespoons of honey added with the boiling juice/water;
and 2 “drops” of powder stevia (I have one of those measuring spoons labeled “drop”; I”m pretty sure the “drop” spoon is 1/64 teaspoon) that I added to the cold lime juice and gelatine
I pour the boiling combo over the cold combo, stir without generating froth, then pour into gummy molds.
The kids and I both felt that they tasted like lime jello gummies.
Jennifer says
I made these as written, with pomegranate juice. I had a layer of foam on each one – it stayed white even after they hardened. Anyone know why this happened? One of my kids loved them … the other two stuck their nose up after one bite … but maybe that was the foam issue?
Oh, and I bought the molds on Amazon, and they are more ice cube sized.
Ruth says
To get rid of the foam, I used 1/3 cup of juice to put the gelatin in (I used 4 packets of Knox) then I heated the 2/3 cup of juice to boiling. Poured the boiling over the gelatin/juice ball, and I didn’t have to whisk so much that there was foam. My boys also hated the foam. I find that you can cut off foam and/or crust that forms over time with kitchen sheers and/or knife.
Jennifer says
Love these!!! I made my “non cooking” boyfriend make these while I was cooking dinner. Such a fun dessert! Now every time I turn around he is making another batch. Lol! Double batch of Mango lemonade and pineapple in the fridge right now! We use candy molds and a squeeze bottle for accuracy. Great treat!!!
Margaret says
My kids LOVE these!! Thanks for the recipe!
Manya says
Elana, big fan over here. My kids have had many a EVERYTHING because of you. Now I see this and cannot wait to get started. Only question is where does one aquire such an ice cube tray???
I have GOT to get one asap!
Thank you
Debra E says
I would love if someone could share how to get these gummies out of the mold. They kept tearing at the feet.
Ann says
Did you use silicone molds? They turn inside out and make removing these much easier. I get mine from Amazon or Michaels.
Tara Nicholson says
How to get the gummies out of the mold without them sticking? I made pretty firm gummies, but to get them out of the mold they did not come out easily. What did I miss?
Ruth says
These are Feingold compliant, and my sons loved them and asked for more flavors. I’m going to try to fix up the recipe for lime or grape gummy bears too. Found the gummy bear mold on ebay, and had to order a 2nd one to satisfy demand. Thank you Elana! My son was craving decadence, and this satisfied him.
jennifer says
I actually found molds at meijer! They have their summer things on clearance and there were so many different shapes to choose from! 99 cents each! I picked up six and I can make two batches. I got bears, cars, stars, apples, strawberries and smiley faces!
Maryann says
How do you actually make the bears?
Jamie says
These are too cute! I’ll need to Google to find the molds. Love them! For more creative recipe ideas, fill out the form at http://www.BetterOffHealthy.com!
Michelle says
I have tried numerous other gummy candy recipes and was not happy with the results due to taste (lack of mostly) texture (too rubbery), and finally I have found the perfect recipe! I used a mango juice with no stevia (juice was intensely sweet already) and they are perfectly textured. Thank you!
Laura says
I can’t wait to make these with my boys!! Can’t believe they’re so easy to make and even healthy!
Julie says
Those gummies look so perfect!
Leah says
These we’re so easy to make! I was worried (silly me) that they would come out to be glorified jello jigglers, but darned if they aren’t gummies! My kids like them. I bought silicone molds from Amazon for $4 each. Penguins, fish, hearts, and ducks. Perfect!
Mary Ann says
I am wondering how to store these. Do you keep them in the refrigerator or can they be left out. Mine are like ice cubes. Please advise.
Beth says
They will grow mold if left out. Store in the fridge and consume within a few days.
Cheryl says
How much honey did you use? I have never liked stevia.
Cheryl says
HI – just wondering… liquid or powdered stevia?
thanks!
Pamela says
LINK… Liquid.
Mia Pritchett says
I did make these in a regular jello mold-very gummy and yummy. The Great Lakes gelatin just has such a strong smell and taste (not really in the best way either). My boys were not too sure about eating it. I guess Mom gets it all:)
Katarina says
What can I substitute stevia with? And howuch for the recipe? Would u reccomebd other juice flavors? Thank u.
Leah says
I used a scant squirt of agave.
Jennifer P. says
Gummy Bears are my all time favorite guilty pleasure! Do you use liquid stevia or powdered?
Lisa says
Click the link. Liquid.
Heather J says
Wow, these are really good! I wanted to play with gelatin so this recipe came at the right time :)
I used plastic Ikea ice cube trays for my gummies. Super cheap and they come in lots of different shapes. One tray had 10 figures (half the batch). I got 20 gummies from the recipe.
Abigail says
Where do I get the gummi bear molds?
Leah says
Amazon!
Donna says
The gummy bear molds are currently unavailable on this site and may or may not become available in the future.
Karen says
Awesome recipe Elana.
Where do you get the gummy bear tray from?
maya says
if you really want to make them healthy, use agar agar instead of gelatin!
Jess says
These look delicious! Do you think that I could use Agar Agar powder to make these vegan? Thanks!
Julie says
What brand of gelatin do you use?
Kerri says
Hi-This link will bring you to Amazon which no longer carries the bear molds. You can go to here:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ee56/?pfm=Search&t=gummy%20bear%20ice%20cube%20tray
to order them.
Kate says
These look big. Do they come out much bigger than typical gummy bears? More like big ice cubes? That would be strange.
Deila says
FOR THOSE WITH FURRY FRIENDS:
I make gummy treats for my dogs using bone broth and gelatin.
1C bone broth of choice
4-6T gelatin
Heat broth. Whisk in gelatin, 1T at a time. Pour into molds or pan with lip and set in refrigerator. Pop them out of molds OR cut into pieces and give them as treats.
I add in extra gelatin to make them *harder*, because my dogs like to chew them. plus, it’s a hoot when I toss them a gummy, and they don’t catch it. Watching the gummy bounce around while they chase after it is a RIOT!!!!
My dogs adore them, they are Paleo (SHOCK) and good for pups with joint issues.
Brooke says
Hmmmm, that actually sounds good as a people treat too! ;) Thanks!
Pam Frydman-Roza says
Where do you find Kosher Gelatin with a real hechsher. I’ve seen Great Lakes gelatin that is labelled Kosher but I don’t see a hechsher.
Thanks a bunch.
Chag Sukkot Sameach!
Pam :)
Shari says
http://www.koshergelatin.com is certified Kosher by the OU. It is pareve although it comes from cows. There is a halachic explanation on the website.
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Yum! I haven’t had gummy bears in AGES!!!
Bobbie Carichner says
Can you suggest a substitute for the lemon juice? For me any citrus is a migraine trigger.
Kim Riffle says
Where did you purchase the gummy bear ice cube trays?
Jess says
I only have honey on hand and have been making these all week! soo good!
Sally says
You used honey instead? Same amount as the Stevia or a different amount? I’d love to try these with honey.
Laura@EmptySpoonful says
This just made my day! I LOVE gummy bears and this recipe looks fantastic! I adore this picture, they came out beautiful Elana; too perfect to eat!
Maggie says
I don’t have molds–do you think it would work if I just spread the mixture out thinly on a parchment-paper lined jellyroll pan?
Deila says
If you pour this into any pan with a lip, it sets up very quickly (mine sets in the fridge within 10 minutes) then you can cut shapes out with rings or cut into slices.
elmleaves says
I am a vegertarian, how can I use something else to substitute the gelatine, pls?
Anna says
Do these melt at room temperature?
Heather J says
I tested it for you… They don’t melt :) they were a little softer but not sticky
Heather J says
BUT! Adding to my comment: I left them on my counter for a few days and they did grow mold. This probably wouldn’t happen if kept in the fridge.
Noa lev says
Have u tried agar powder instead of gelitan. It should work just as well and be healthier. Thanks. Noa
Deila says
Noa~
I am not sure that agar would be healthier than gelatin. Gelatin provides a vast amount of nutrition, protein, and helps with joint issues. i think I would prefer to stick with grass fed gelatin when making gummy candies.
Sheindal says
But if one were not to use gelatine because one didn’t use animal products, then asking if agar agar would work is a valid question, even if it is not one that Elana would have the answer to. (And one I’d like to know the answer to as well!) Sea vegetables have a great deal of nutrition in, so assuming the refining process does not extract all the goodness (and the company that make the ones I have don’t use chemicals to process it) then I can’t see why agar wouldn’t be equally as beneficial to your body, if in a different way from the nutrition cited above for gelatine. BTW, for any vegetarians or kosher following enquirers, my agar flakes box suggests one full tablespoon of flakes to one cup of liquid. I might try and see…
Fabiana says
Please somebody try the agar agar and let us know….
Sara says
I have a high sensitivity to all things beef, so I tried agar agar instead and they didn’t quite work. I’m not sure though if it was the agar or that I used pure organic pineapple juice, which was a little thicker then the typical juices. It was also challenging to get it to dissolve, even in the hot juice. I ended up have to take my immersion blender to it to fully integrate the agar agar. Anyway, they didn’t get completely solid like gummies, they are more like jell-o that hasn’t quite set. Either way they are totally tasty and it won’t be a problem making them disappear. I’m going to try again with a thinner juice (like grape) and then I’ll know for certain if it was the juice or the agar.
Ruth says
Did you try it again?
Belinda says
I haven’t worked with any of the better gelatin, but “run-of-the-mill” gelatin doesn’t set up when using fresh pineapple. Something in the fresh pineapple juices counter-acts the jelling process. Canned pineapple can be used with gelatin.
Frederique says
It is the enzyme in fresh pineapple that cuts up the bonds used to gel. Boiling the pineapple juice should do the job. You also need a whole lot more agar than gelatin to get the consistency – it’s quite fussy! Oh and agar is good for you, but does not have the same “gut healing” properties as the collagen in the beef bones are responsible for that. If just for fun though, agar is a great vegan substitute!
Ruth says
Caution for those trying agar agar. While it says on most sites to substitute agar agar powder for gelatin in the same amount, when I did this and followed Elena’s recipe, I came out with bears the texture of wax. I googled “agar gummy bears” and came up with recipes that use roughly 1 Tablespoon of agar per 8 ounces (as Elena uses) of fluid. Also, the juice with agar must be simmered at least 5 minutes to thicken. I’ve yet to perfect agar gummy bears and I’ve used an entire bottle of agar and an entire jar of organic juice experimenting.
(When I made it with gelatin, I got it perfect the first time.)
Like others, my kids are allergic to beef, so I might punt on the agar and use gelatin from fish.
Ruth says
Used fish gelatin from Modernist Pantry and they came out GREAT again. Fish gelatin needs to be stirred *really* well for consistency. Some gummy’s were too solid, some perfect.
Michele says
I’m about ready to jump on the gelatin bandwagon myself! I found some through Azure Standard that is grass and grain fed (I assumed finished) at half the price ($8.60 a lb) and I am motivated to finally try it tonight!
Jane says
I’m also curious about the molds, they’re adorable. The recipe looks great, will be trying, thanks!!
Michele says
Elana has an affilate link for the molds in step #5 of the recipe. I don’t want to break her link on accident so forgive me for not linking to it here.
minnie says
if you use a small portion of the juice to bloom the gelatin (soak it til it hydrates) you’ll have no lumps. i think maybe 1/4 c would work
Michele says
I assume we’d need the juice to be hot? And about how long would it take for it to ‘bloom’?
I just made some a little while ago and had a little bit of trouble whisking in the gelatin, but that may have been the pan and the whisk I used.
Debra E says
You don’t need the juice to be hot, just room temperature. Let the gelatin soak in and gel, then you can whisk it into the hot liquid mixture. I believe that once it has gelled that you could also add it to the rest of the ingredients while they heat up. You might not have to wait until the end if you did the gelatin this way.
Bernadette says
I poured half the juice into a bowl and sprinkled the gelatin over it to let it bloom, The other half of juice was put in a saucepan and I just warmed it. It doesn’t need to be hot. In fact, you’ll retain some of the vitamin C if you DON’T heat it hot. I then mix in the juice from the bowl into the saucepan and used a whisk to get out all the lumps.
fio says
you need to boil the juice to extract all the air in it so that the gelatin becomes completely clear. some chef even boils it twice letting the juice completely cool between one boil and the other.
kathy scott says
Hi Elana
I just love your recipes and would love to make these for my grandson! Could you tell me where you bought your gummy bear moulds? I live in Ontario.
Thank you
Kathy S.
Michele says
Elana has an affiliate link in #5. I don’t want to mess it up so I’m not going to cut and paste it.
Heather J says
I bet Michael’s craft store would have them.
I used plastic ice cube trays from Ikea (gummi fish)! One tray had 10 fish which filled half the recipe.
Sharon L Ulam says
This sounds great for our grand children. Will have to print it up! :)
Kate says
Are they the size of standard ice cubes using the Gummy Bears ice cube tray?
Laura says
Is the Stevia necessary? Does it help the candies set up?
Deborah says
I would also like to know the answer to this. My sensitive tummy doesn’t do well with Stevia.
Lillian says
And it gives me migraines!
Bernadette says
I made gummies with honey and it still set. The best thing to do is to taste it before pouring into the mold to see if the sweetness and tartness is acceptable for you.
Sile McDermott says
I’ve used these with NO added sweetener. In my opinion, fruit juice is sweet enough (And I’m talking the 100% no sugar added stuff)!
samantha says
no, it is only a substitute for sugar