Description
Make your own tangy and sweet strawberry gummies at home with this easy recipe. These homemade treats are bursting with fruit flavor and have a delightful sour coating.
Ingredients
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For the Gummies:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup water
For the Coating (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons citric acid
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: In a blender, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, and sweetener. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the Mixture: Transfer the strawberry puree to a saucepan and warm it over medium-low heat.
- Prepare the Gelatin: In a bowl, bloom the gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Then, stir it into the warm strawberry mixture until fully dissolved.
- Pour and Set: Pour the mixture into molds or a dish and refrigerate until firm, about 1-2 hours.
- Add the Coating: For a tangy finish, mix citric acid and sugar. Coat the gummies before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness based on strawberry ripeness.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Coat gummies just before serving to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 gummies
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
