Homemade 5 Ingredient Sour Fruit Gummies
Homemade 5 Ingredient Sour Fruit Gummies are chewy, tangy treats made with simple ingredients and natural fruit flavors. These vibrant candies are easy to make and perfect for a fun, customizable snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20–30 gummies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- fruit juice
- gelatin
- honey or sugar
- lemon juice
- citric acid
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, pour fruit juice and gently heat over low heat without boiling.
- Sprinkle gelatin over the juice and let it bloom for a few minutes.
- Stir continuously until gelatin fully dissolves.
- Add honey or sugar and lemon juice, stirring until combined.
- Remove from heat and pour mixture into silicone molds or a lined dish.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until fully set.
- Remove gummies from molds once firm.
- Toss lightly in a mixture of sugar and citric acid for a sour coating.
- Let sit briefly at room temperature to dry slightly.
- Serve and enjoy or store for later.
Notes
- Use different fruit juices like orange, berry, or mango for variety.
- Skip sour coating for a sweeter version.
- Substitute gelatin with agar-agar for a vegetarian option.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Keep chilled for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gummies
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
