Homemade Strawberry Gummies (Printer-friendly)
Naturally chewy fruit gummies made with fresh strawberries, honey, and gelatin for a wholesome homemade treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Gelatin Mixture
04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
05 - 0.5 cup cold water
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine strawberries and lemon juice in blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Transfer puree to small saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir thoroughly to incorporate evenly.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in separate small bowl. Let stand for 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens and absorbs liquid completely.
04 - Heat strawberry mixture over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until just warmed through. Do not boil or overheat.
05 - Add bloomed gelatin to warm strawberry mixture. Whisk constantly for approximately 2 minutes until gelatin dissolves completely and mixture becomes smooth.
06 - Remove from heat. Carefully pour mixture into silicone gummy molds or parchment-lined small baking dish, avoiding bubbles.
07 - Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or until completely firm and set throughout.
08 - Remove gummies from molds or cut into bite-size pieces if using baking dish. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These capture real strawberry flavor instead of artificial candy taste
- The texture is perfectly chewy without being rubbery or tough
02 -
- Boiling the gelatin mixture can break down its setting power
- The blooming step is what prevents grainy texture in the final gummies
03 -
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve for absolutely smooth gummies
- Work quickly once the gelatin is dissolved, as it starts setting faster than you expect