Gummy Candy
Homemade Gummy Candy is a fun, kid-pleasing snack. Make gummy bunnies for Easter, gummy worms for Halloween or gummy bears for anytime! Just 2 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup apple cider or other juice (see note)
- 2 Tablespoons gelatin or 2-2 1/2 teaspoon Knox packets
- Non-stick spray use for plastic molds
Instructions
- If using a plastic mold, spray with nonstick spray. Silicone molds don’t need any special prep.
- Pour juice into small saucepan or microwave safe bowl. Sprinkle gelatin thinly over juice (no clumps) and let sit 5 minutes.
- Heat slowly stirring on the stove, or alternating heating and stirring in the microwave. You want the gelatin to be warm but not too hot. Continue stirring until the gelatin is dissolved, about 5 minutes. I lift up a spoonful of the mixture to check for undissolved grains, since they’re easier to see in a thin layer. If it’s cooling and still not dissolved, heat the mixture again briefly and continue stirring.
- Skim any foam (it's okay if you don't get it all) then spoon into mold cavities.
- Cool in refrigerator until set, from 30 minutes to a couple hours. Maximum set may require longer.
- Remove carefully from mold. Store sealed in the refrigerator.
Notes
Avoid pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, and guava juices unless they have been heated. To intensify flavor, consider using a juice concentrate that’s been made with less water, or adding a little sugar or lemon juice.
Calories will vary based on juice type and candy size.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 piecesCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gSodium: 14mgSugar: 3g
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