Homemade Strawberry Gummies (Printable View)

Naturally sweet, chewy strawberry gummies made with fresh fruit and wholesome ingredients. A fun treat everyone will love.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

→ Gelatin Mixture

04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
05 - ½ cup cold water

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place hulled strawberries and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Pour the strawberry puree into a small saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir thoroughly to incorporate the sweetener evenly.
03 - In a separate small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water. Let stand for 3–5 minutes until the mixture thickens and absorbs the liquid completely.
04 - Gently heat the strawberry mixture over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until just warm throughout. Avoid boiling to preserve texture and flavor.
05 - Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm strawberry mixture. Whisk constantly for approximately 2 minutes until the gelatin dissolves completely and the mixture becomes smooth.
06 - Remove from heat and carefully pour the mixture into silicone gummy molds or a parchment-lined small baking dish. Work quickly before the mixture begins to set.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm to the touch. The gummies should hold their shape when removed from the molds.
08 - Remove gummies from silicone molds or cut into bite-size pieces if using a baking dish. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They capture that intense strawberry flavor you only get from fresh berries, not some artificial grocery store gummy that tastes like science fiction
  • Making something from scratch that usually comes in a plastic package feels like pulling one over on the food industry
02 -
  • I once tried rushing the gelatin blooming step and ended up with grainy little specks throughout my gummies that would not dissolve no matter how much I whisked
  • If you accidentally boil your fruit mixture, the gelatin loses its setting power and you end up with strawberry soup instead of chewy candy
03 -
  • Spray your silicone molds with a tiny bit of coconut oil before pouring, otherwise some gummies will refuse to come out
  • Work quickly once you add the gelatin, because the mixture starts setting as soon as it cools even slightly

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