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Homemade Gummy Bears Recipe

April 19, 2020 by Samantha 44 Comments

Healthier, refined sugar-free Gummy Bears!! Plus, a wine version for mom! This easy and healthier Gummy Bears recipe is a perfect treat for kids. 

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My friend tagged me on a gummy bears recipe one day and I knew I had to investigate how to make them healthier for my kids. The result is this 3 ingredient recipe for low-honey (refined sugar-free) fruit juice Gummy Bears and little adaptation for some adult Wine Gummy Bears.

Because why should the kids get all the goodies?

Homemade Gummy Bears

Needless to say my kids went bananas for the fruit gummy bears and all the adults adored the wine gummy bears. I love that they’re not overly sweet. Your teeth won’t feel like they’re going to fallout from eating a bunch.

This recipe makes 150 gummy bears and I stretched serving them to various my kids and friends over a 5 day period. Since my kid never eat candy enjoying 5 at once for a few days was a special treat for them.

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Gelatin is used in this recipe. I tried both the regular everyday (found everywhere) gelatine as well as some fancy pants organic gelatin. The results were the same. It would probably come down to your personal preference on which to use. I tried to cut the gelatin  in one recipe testing session, but it didn’t work so I’d recommend sticking with the 3 packages.

I used (from left to right) pomegranate juice and mango juice and wine for the gummy bears above. The mango flavoured were the big winner for the kids.

Homemade Gummy Bears

Another occasion I made pineapple coconut juice gummy bears, but the gelatin didn’t hold. I think it’s because this juice is thicker and made it difficult for the gelatine to set. I’d suggest sticking with more clear juices*.

* I’ve been told it’s from the enzymes in pineapple, so stay away from that flavour! 

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Another fail in this Gummy Bears recipe was when I tried to sugarcoat the wine gummy bears and I watched the sugar melted off almost instantly. I tried it with regular sugar and berry (fine) sugar; neither stuck unfortunately.

If you take up the challenge to make this work, tag me as I’d love to see it. I think it would be fantastic on the wine gummy bears.

I purchased my ($13) moulds and dropper on Amazon.

As a huge chocolate peanut butter fan, I adore these homemade Peanut Butter Pretzel Cups with Dark Chocolate. SO good. What is your favourite candy to make at home? 

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Gummy Bears
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

All natural refined sugar-free gummy bears for kids and wine gummy bears for adults.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 150 small gummy bears
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Fruit Juice Gummy Bears:
  • 1 cup fruit juice (unsweetened)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 x 1 tbsp packages gelatin (or 3 tbsp gelatin)
Wine Gummy Bears:
  • 1 cup wine (red, white, rose will work)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 x 1 tbsp packages gelatin (or 3 tbsp gelatin)
Instructions
  1. Place gummy bear moulds* on a baking sheet (easier to transport to fridge). Have dropper nearby.

  2. In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat add juice or wine and honey or sugar. Heat until honey/sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat.

  3. Whisk in lemon juice.

  4. Very gradually add one package of gelatin at a time, lightly sprinkling gelatin over liquid before whisking to combine.

  5. Working quickly place liquid in gummy bear molds using a dropper.

  6. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until solid (or can be left for a few hours).

  7. Pop out of moulds and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

* I used these moulds purchased on Amazon. 

 

Enjoy! xo

How To Make Gummy Bears recipe.

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Filed Under: Candy, Dessert Tagged With: candy, fruit juice, gummy bears, kid-friendly, treat

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Comments

  1. AvatarAmisha says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    OMG! I love these homemade gummies Samantha! These are super duper cute! Your kids must have been over the moon eating them! I will have to give these homemade gummies a try! My kids love them(yes I give them occasionally shhh! ) :)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 6, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      You're a cool mom though Amisha! And there's nothing wrong with a little treat every now and then. I'd prefer to give mine other treats to candy, but at the end of the day they all have the same impact.
      Reply
  2. Avataramindfullmom says

    February 7, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    Samantha--these are SO fun! I so want to make them for a Girls Night In
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 7, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      That's a great idea! I took them to cookbook club where they were thoroughly enjoyed, but Girls Night sounds fab too.
      Reply
  3. AvatarLane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    February 8, 2017 at 8:31 am

    These are awesome! I can think of a million places I would love to bring them!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 9, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      They're pretty awesome. :)
      Reply
  4. AvatarMegan @ MegUnprocessed says

    February 8, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    There'll be loads of fun making this!
    Reply
  5. AvatarMelissa says

    February 9, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    What a good idea! My kids would love these!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 9, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Mine certainly do :)
      Reply
  6. Avatarthebakingskillet says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    These are so adorable! If I make these, I will have to hide these from my husband coz he will make them vanish in one sitting.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 13, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      My kids love them but I ration them out over the course of week or take them to friend's houses as a nice treat so we don't end up like your husband (eating them all in one sitting) ;)
      Reply
  7. AvatarRuby_&_Cake says

    February 11, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    They are so cute!! I can't wait to try them, I was never allowed gummy lollies (or any kind of candy) as a kid and I still have guilt about eating them now but I would have no issues with these :) love your site x
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 13, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you! Your words mean a lot. That's a great way of looking at these "candies" - guilt-free!
      Reply
  8. AvatarAriella @ Perspective Portions says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    No way, wine gummies! What a fun idea.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      June 5, 2017 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks so much! They're a fun spin :)
      Reply
  9. AvatarPanupong Tangjitwatthanakul says

    July 2, 2017 at 8:47 am

    It's very good idea to make healthy gummy. But I have tried once 1 cup of water with 3 tbsp of gellatin, I got problem about chewing. The texture is not like "Halibo".
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      July 2, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      I agree with you on the texture; they're not like the regular "Halibo" gummy bears, but they're much fresher and don't have all the additives and preservatives in them which can attribute to a change in texture.
      Reply
      • Avatarrobin lepine says

        April 23, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        Make this what gelatin did u used
        Reply
        • AvatarSamantha says

          April 24, 2020 at 8:32 am

          It depends on what I have around. The first few times it was the grocery store available (I believe it is Knox brand). The last time I used a bulk purchase from a cooking store store in Vancouver.
          Reply
  10. AvatarElizabeth says

    August 19, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    These look beautiful! Can you store them for a longer period in the freezer?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      August 20, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      I've never tried as they're usually gone pretty quick around here. I'd say most likely.
      Reply
  11. AvatarElizabeth says

    August 19, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Regarding the pineapple coconut ones, I read somewhere that pineapple juice prevents gelatin from "gelling".
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      August 20, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      Yes! I should update the post ... there's an enzyme that won't allow the pineapple juice to gel. You're correct :)
      Reply
  12. AvatarRedawna says

    November 3, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Theses look and sound amazing! Pineapple juice as also prevent jams & jellies form setting as well. Looking forward to trying them, the mango ones will be devoured.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      November 4, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      Hey Redawna! :) We love them. I'm going to make the wine ones for moms movie night this upcoming week. The pineapple juice is apparently something to do with the enzymes. Let me know if you get a chance to make the mango ones :)
      Reply
  13. AvatarAdrian Ashby says

    January 8, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    This looks wild! i might use this recipe for a competition in a month or so! Two questions, can these gummy bears be frozen and can they be dipped in chocolate???
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 8, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Hi! I am unsure if they can do either as I haven't tried. Maybe give them a go before hand to see. What competition?
      Reply
  14. AvatarDia says

    January 11, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    This is the second gummy bear recipe I’ve tried this week without success. I used cherry juice but no luck....they never hardened up enough for them to come out of the mold. You had good instructions and suggestion to use cookie sheet to put them in the freezer was appreciated. Not sure why they’re not turning out well for me.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 11, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      Hi ... I'm not too sure. I haven't tried cherry juice before. From a brief research online, it appears as though cherry juice might need more gelatine in it to bond properly. I'd maybe try it one more time with an extra tablespoon of gelatine. Or if you're too frustrated try a different juice (besides pineapple, which won't form due to the enzymes).
      Reply
  15. AvatarMasha says

    January 23, 2018 at 7:45 am

    Hi Samantha! What a fun idea! Do you think vegetarian gelatin or other non-pork gelatin would work?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 25, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      I'm not too sure. I know grass-fed beef gelatine would work, but I can't be certain about the vegetarian version.
      Reply
  16. AvatarChantelle says

    September 11, 2018 at 12:07 am

    This looks yummy! For the Mom version, could I sub honey for the sugar? (Can't do Sugar unfortunately) Would they still firm up?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      September 12, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      The wine gummy bears will definitely still firm up with honey substituting the sugar.
      Reply
  17. AvatarPat says

    January 3, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Has anyone tried peach juice? Boyfriend loves peaches! And can any other alcohol beside wine be used?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 3, 2019 at 3:52 pm

      Peach juice should definitely work for this Gummy Bears recipe. I think Cider could be good or even a play on rum and coke or a cosmopolitan will work well :) If you give another beverage a try please let me know how it works out. Cheers!
      Reply
  18. AvatarRenee Goerger says

    April 19, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    I'm loving how fun these are. Surely dangerous, but fun none the less.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      April 19, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      :) very fun!
      Reply
  19. AvatarDenay DeGuzman says

    April 19, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    I'm all about tasty gummy bears! And yours are so cute! I enjoy special formulations for multi-vitamins, as well as the snack/dessert type. My friend made a batch of these for me last fall, and I've been wanting to assemble a batch or two for my family! Thanks for sharing this fun recipe.
    ★★★★★
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