Homemade Raspberry Gummy Snacks (Printer-friendly)

Naturally sweet raspberry gummies made with real fruit, perfect for healthy snacking or lunchboxes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries (about 6.3 oz)
02 - 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjusted to taste
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Gelling Agent

04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (substitute agar agar for vegetarian version)
05 - ½ cup cold water

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine raspberries and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the berries break down and release their juices, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Purée the mixture using an immersion blender or standard blender until completely smooth. For a seedless finish, press the purée through a fine mesh sieve and discard the seeds.
03 - Return the purée to the saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir until fully incorporated.
04 - Sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over ½ cup of cold water in a small bowl. Allow it to rest for 2 minutes until the gelatin absorbs the water and becomes spongy.
05 - Gently warm the sweetened raspberry purée over low heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir constantly until fully dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
06 - Pour the liquid into silicone gummy molds or a parchment-lined baking dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula if necessary.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or until the gummies are completely firm to the touch.
08 - Pop the gummies out of the silicone molds. If using a baking dish, cut into bite-sized squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Real fruit means you actually recognize every ingredient that goes into them, which is more than most snack packages can say.
  • They set up in under an hour and disappear even faster than that.
02 -
  • Boiling the mixture after adding gelatin weakens its setting power, so keep the heat low and patient.
  • Gelatin needs cold water to bloom properly and warm liquid to dissolve, never skip that two minute rest.
03 -
  • Lightly oiling your silicone molds with neutral spray makes unmolding effortless even on humid days.
  • Letting the mixture cool slightly before pouring reduces air bubbles for clearer, prettier gummies.

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