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    Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Modified: Oct 1, 2023 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    How to Make Gummies

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    Gummies are a favorite sweet treat of kids and adults alike. While it can be convenient just to grab a bag of them off the supermarket shelf, making your own gummies at home can be surprisingly easy.

    This low-hassle recipe could be a rainy-day activity to do with kids. With few ingredients and steps, anyone can learn how to make gummies.

    Green gummies on white plate.

    You can even choose a gelatin alternative that is vegetarian and vegan friendly like agar agar or Vegan Jel. You can see and control exactly what goes into your snack.

    Table of Contents

    • Step #1. Prepare Ingredients
    • Step #2. Mix the Jelly Powder with the Gelatin
    • Step #3. Add Warm Water
    • Step #4. Mix Well
    • Step #5. Pour into Mold
    • Step #6. Refrigerate Gummies & Remove from Mold
    • Step #7. Serve
    • Storage
    • Tips & Tweaks

    Step #1. Prepare Ingredients

    Gummy ingredients prepped in small, clear bowls and measuring spoons.

    In this tutorial, we will teach you how to make homemade gummies. Gummies are typically made with a liquid like water or juice, flavor, sugar and gelatin. In this recipe, Jello powder provides most of these components, but water and extra gelatin are added to help them set up.

    Prepare the following ingredients and tools:

    • 1 cup of your favorite Jello powder (4 - 85 gram packages)
    • 4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (also spelled gelatine)
    • 2 cups warm water
    • vegetable oil (to lightly grease the mold and help the gummies to release once they are set)
    • Candy molds

    Step #2. Mix the Jelly Powder with the Gelatin

    Gelatin mixture in small clear bowl on kitchen towel.
    Gelatin mixture in small clear bowl.

    Mix the Jello powder with the unflavored gelatin.

    COOKING TIP: If you prefer sour gummies, try adding up to 2 teaspoons of food grade citric acid.

    Step #3. Add Warm Water

    Liquid gummy mixture in a small clear bowl.

    Add the warm water to the powders.

    Step #4. Mix Well

    Liquid gummy mixture in a small clear bowl with a wooden spoon.

    Mix carefully using a spoon, making sure that it has dissolved completely. You want to mix slowly to avoid creating bubbles.

    Step #5. Pour into Mold

    Jelly liquid pouring into blue silicone mold.

    Very lightly oil your favorite shaped silicone molds with vegetable oil. Place the molds on a baking sheet and use a dropper or measuring cup with a spout to pour the mixture into the molds.

    Step #6. Refrigerate Gummies & Remove from Mold

    Gummies getting removed from blue silicone mold.

    Refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight (until they have fully set), and remove the sweets from the mold. At this point, they can be eaten.

    If you want the gummies to be more chewy, lay them out on wax paper or a baking rack and allow to air-dry for a day or two. They will become chewier.

    Green gummies drying on a cutting board.

    Step #7. Serve

    Green gummies on white plate.

    The gummies are ready to be eaten!

    Tip: You can add these gummies to our Churro Snack Mix!

    Storage

    The gummies can be stored in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place like a cupboard or pantry. They should last up to 5 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Tips & Tweaks

    This recipe is simple, but allows room for lots of creativity. While bears are the most well-known gummy candy shape, you don't have to be limited by it. There are loads of different shaped silicone trays available for you to have fun with.

    You can add any flavors you want. There are many different jelly flavors, and you can even try a sugar free or vegetarian alternative.

    Why not spike them with a bit of booze for an adult twist? Just remember to clean your dishes before making a second flavor.

    📋Recipe

    Green gummies drying on a cutting board.

    How to Make Gummies

    Joss Dyckson
    Gummies are a favorite sweet treat of kids and adults alike. While it can be convenient just to grab a bag of them off the supermarket shelf, making your own gummies at home can be surprisingly easy.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Chill Time 12 hours hrs
    Total Time 12 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 14 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup of your favorite Jello powder - 4 - 85 gram packages
    • 4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
    • 2 cups warm water
    • vegetable oil - to lightly grease the mold

    Instructions
     

    • Mix the Jello powder with the unflavored gelatin.
      1 cup of your favorite Jello powder, 4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
      Stirring gelatin and sugar together in a bowl.
    • Add the warm water to the powders.
      2 cups warm water
      Adding hot water to powders in a bowl.
    • Mix slowly using a spoon, making sure that it has dissolved completely. You want to try to avoid creating bubbles.
      Mixing water with powder in a bowl.
    • Very lightly oil your favorite shaped silicone molds with vegetable oil. Place the molds on a baking sheet and use a dropper or measuring cup with a spout to pour the mixture into the molds.
      Pouring gummy mixture into silicone mold.
    • Refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight (until they have fully set), and remove the sweets from the mold. At this point, they can be eaten. If you want the gummies to be more chewy, lay them out on wax paper or a baking rack and allow to air-dry for a day or two. They will become chewier.
      Gummies drying on a cutting board.
    • Serve. The gummies can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature. They should last a few days.
      Green gummies on a plate.

    Equipment

    • Candy molds
    • Dropper

    Nutrition

    Calories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 0.003gSaturated Fat: 0.002gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 0.5mgSugar: 2gCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.03mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

    Keyword candy, gelatin
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    1. Ahyashah says

      January 27, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      I don't have flavor jello where I'm at,so how can I make the flavor jello from scratch?

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      • Joss D says

        January 27, 2019 at 10:43 pm

        Jello powder is mainly gelatin and sugar with some flavor and color, so you could make your own with those ingredients or go with a recipe for gummies that uses simply fruit juice with gelatin powder. I believe there is approximately 12.5 grams of gelatin in 1 (85 g)box of jello powder. I hope this gives you something to work with!

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