Honey Gummy Bears: Dye-Free Gelatin Snacks
Make simple, homemade gummy bears sweetened only with honey. This recipe avoids corn syrup and artificial dyes for a healthier candy option.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 135 min
- Yield: About 50 small gummies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 teaspoon fruit extract or juice (optional, for flavor)
- Silicone gummy bear mold
Instructions
- Pour the cold water into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the water. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.
- Place the saucepan over low heat. Add the honey. Stir constantly until the gelatin and honey are completely dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat. If using, stir in the fruit extract or juice now.
- Carefully pour the liquid mixture into your silicone gummy bear mold. Use a dropper if needed for precision.
- Place the filled mold into the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until the gummies are firm.
- Once set, gently pop the homemade gummy bears out of the mold. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a firmer gummy, you can increase the gelatin to 5 tablespoons.
- If you want a slight tang, add 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid when dissolving the mixture.
- These healthy candy treats last up to two weeks when refrigerated properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gummies
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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