Description
These homemade healthy gummies are a delicious and natural treat made with real orange juice, beef gelatin, and honey. They are easy to prepare and free from artificial additives, making them a perfect guilt-free snack for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Gummy Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice (not from concentrate)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons beef gelatin
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (adjust based on sweetness preference)
Instructions
- Simmer Juice: Place the orange juice in a small saucepan over high heat and bring it to a simmer. This helps to warm the juice to better dissolve the gelatin.
- Whisk Gelatin: Gradually add the beef gelatin to the simmering juice while whisking continuously until the gelatin is fully dissolved and smooth.
- Add Honey: Stir in the honey to sweeten the mixture, adjusting the amount according to your taste preferences.
- Pour Mixture: Carefully pour the liquid gelatin mixture into gummy bear molds using an eye dropper for precise filling or into a shallow container if you prefer to cut the gummies into cubes.
- Refrigerate: Place the filled molds or container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, or until the gummies are fully set and firm.
- Serve: Once set, remove the gummies from the molds or cut them into cubes if using a shallow container. Enjoy your healthy, homemade gummies!
Notes
- Use 100% pure orange juice for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adjust honey quantity to control the sweetness of the gummies.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef gelatin with agar-agar powder but expect different texture and setting behavior.
- You can experiment with other fruit juices for variety.
- Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade gummies, healthy gummies, natural gummies, orange juice gummies, gelatin gummies, kid-friendly snack
