Collagen Fruit Jellies (Printable View)

Chewy, naturally sweet fruit jellies boosted with collagen for a healthy, guilt-free treat everyone loves.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 cup 100% fruit juice (orange, mixed berries, or apple)
02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

→ Collagen and Gelling

03 - 2 tablespoons grass-fed collagen peptides (about 20 g)
04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (about 30 g)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Pour the fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes to bloom.
02 - Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until the gelatin dissolves completely. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
03 - Remove from heat. Add the collagen peptides and honey or maple syrup if using, stirring thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Pour the liquid into silicone molds or a small baking dish lined with parchment paper.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the jellies are completely firm and set.
06 - Remove the jellies from the molds. If using a baking dish, cut into bite-sized squares with a paring knife.
07 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These jellies take almost no effort but look like you spent hours making something fancy.
  • You get a collagen boost without drinking yet another bland powder mixed into water.
  • Kids treat them like candy and you get to smile knowing exactly what is inside.
02 -
  • Gelatin needs that initial blooming step to work properly, so never dump it straight into hot liquid or you will get clumpy strings that never dissolve.
  • Boiling destroys the setting power of gelatin, which I learned the hard way after impatiently cranking the heat and ending up with expensive fruit soup.
03 -
  • Spray your molds with the tiniest mist of neutral oil before pouring and every single jelly will release flawlessly without tearing or sticking.
  • Let the mixture cool for about five minutes before adding collagen because extreme heat can degrade the peptides and reduce their benefits.

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