ONE BASE. MANY FLAVORS.Fruit juice gummy bears
One simple gummy base, lots of juice flavors, and any playful mold you like.
About 75 small gummies per batch
What goes in
- ⅓ cup fruit juice (80 ml)
- 2 tbsp honey (40 g)
- Optional: 2 tsp sugar or stevia sweetener
- 2½ tsp unflavored gelatin (7 g)
- 1 tbsp water for blooming gelatin
A LITTLE GOODNESS, EXPLAINED
Goodness for growing kids
Meet the nutrients in these ingredients and how they help growing bodies.
Carbohydrates
From: Fruit juice
Provide fuel for a child's cells and everyday activity.
NIH MedlinePlusVitamin C
From: Orange juice, if you choose that flavor
Supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Vitamin C depends on the juice and can decrease with heat. Juice supplies less fiber than whole fruit. Honey is added sugar.
These highlights describe nutrients in the ingredients. Amounts per serving vary with portions and preparation. Enjoy these snacks as part of a varied diet.
The little overview
Warm juice and sweetener, then combine with bloomed gelatin. Fill molds and refrigerate. Make flavors separately.
Make it your own
Try apple, orange, grape, or cranberry juice. Bears, dinosaurs, and worms all use the same base.
A few things to know
- The author flags fresh pineapple, kiwi, mango, papaya, guava, and fig juices as setting problems.
- Agar changes the texture; follow the original swap guidance.
- Keep refrigerated; the author suggests up to one week.
Animal-derived gelatin; contains added sugar. Honey is unsuitable under 12 months.
Get the full recipeRecipe by Chelsey White · Chelsweets
Photography: Chelsey White · Chelsweets.