1-Gathering and Preparing Ingredients: First, measure out all your ingredients to ensure everything is ready. For the fruit juice, pick one from the options like apple or grape for the best results. If you’re making a vegan version, swap in the agar agar right from the start.

2-Cooking and Mixing the Base: Next, heat the fruit juice, honey, and any sweetener in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just starts bubbling, then take it off the heat. Let this mixture cool for about 3 minutes this step is key to keeping the gelatin’s setting power intact. While it cools, bloom the gelatin by mixing it with 1 tablespoon of water until it’s fully dissolved and thickened.

3-Filling and Setting the Gummies: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the cooled juice mixture using a spoon or spatula to avoid creating air bubbles. Carefully fill your silicone molds to the brim with an eye dropper, making sure to eliminate any bubbles for smooth gummies. Place the molds on a baking sheet and pop them in the fridge for 30 minutes to set firmly.

4-Finishing Touches: Once set, pop the gummies out of the molds and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. This recipe yields tasty homemade gummies with about 31 calories per piece, including 7 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein, 9 mg of sodium, and 7 grams of sugar. For more flavor ideas, you might enjoy exploring this strawberry cake recipe on my site, which pairs well with fruity treats.

5-Tips: To make sure your gummies turn out great, follow these tips in a numbered list: 1. Avoid juices like pineapple or mango as they prevent gelatin from setting. 2. Lightly spray molds with nonstick cooking spray for easy release. 3. Chill molds before removing gummies to make it simpler. 4. Fill molds completely to avoid thin spots. 5. Stir gently to prevent air bubbles. 6. Use a baking pan for stability when moving to the fridge. 7. Keep leftovers refrigerated to stay fresh.