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Homemade Gummy Bears Recipe

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This homemade gummy bear recipe creates delicious, chewy gummy candies using gelatin, fruit juice, and sweeteners. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can customize flavors and enjoy fresh gummies that set firmly after chilling. Perfect for candy lovers wanting to craft their own treats at home.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time (6 to 24 hours)
  • Yield: Approximately 105 gummy bears

Ingredients

Gummy Ingredients

  • 225 grams juice (or water)
  • 50 grams KNOX gelatin (about 6 packets)
  • 160 grams sugar
  • 60 grams water
  • 200 grams corn syrup (or glucose, honey, or golden syrup as substitutes)
  • 10 grams citric acid (optional, leave out if using alcohol)
  • 1/4 teaspoon candy flavoring (e.g., raspberry, strawberry, tropical punch)

Instructions

  1. Bloom the Gelatin: Combine the gelatin and juice (or water) in a heatproof container. Stir gently to combine and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the gelatin can bloom properly.
  2. Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a large saucepan, mix the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the mixture thickens and bubbles, reaching around 240ºF. Then, turn off the heat.
  3. Add Gelatin and Sweeteners: Gradually add the bloomed gelatin mixture in chunks along with corn syrup, citric acid, and candy flavoring into the hot sugar syrup.
  4. Mix Until Melted: Stir thoroughly until all ingredients have melted and are fully combined into a smooth mixture.
  5. Remove Foam: Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to clear and allow foam to rise to the top. Scoop off the foam easily with a spoon.
  6. Fill Molds: Transfer the gummy mixture into a squeeze bottle and pipe it carefully into gummy bear molds or desired shapes.
  7. Chill to Set: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours until the gummies are firm. For best results, allow them to set for 24 hours. Once set, gummies can be stored at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute corn syrup with glucose, honey, or golden syrup according to your preference.
  • If using alcohol, omit citric acid as it reacts negatively with it.
  • Allowing gummies to cure for 24 hours gives them a firmer texture and better chew.
  • Use squeeze bottles for precise and mess-free filling of molds.
  • Store finished gummies in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/homemade-gummy-bears-recipe/