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    Updated: Jun 6, 2024 · Published: Jan 7, 2019 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    How to Make Gummies at Home

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    With only a few ingredients and steps, anyone can learn how to make gummies at home. This low-hassle recipe could be a rainy-day activity to do with kids or whenever you're craving a sweet, homemade treat.

    Green homemade gummies on plate.

    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.

    I personally love snacking on Haribo gummies for their chewiness and I tried making these gummies similar in texture.

    I also make these candy recipes that I think you'll like: strawberry flavored candy, chocolate covered coffee beans and homemade chocolate caramel bars.

    Jump to:
    • Gummy Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • Tweaks
    • Instructions
    • Top Tip
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Cooking Tutorials to Consider
    • 📋Recipe

    Gummy Ingredients

    Gummy ingredients prepped on wooden table.
    • Jello powder - Pick your favorite flavor. I use 4 of the 85 gram packages.
    • unflavored gelatin powder - Also spelled gelatine.
    • warm water - To help dissolve the powders.
    • vegetable oil - This is used to lightly grease the mold and help the gummies to release once they are set.

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    Chef's Note: 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.

    Equipment

    While there isn't much equipment involved, you will need a candy mold of your choosing.

    Tweaks

    • Vegan: You can 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.
    • Alcoholic: Why not spike them with a bit of booze for an adult twist? Just remember to clean your dishes before making a second flavor.
    • Mold shape: 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.
    • Flavor: You can choose any flavors you want. There are many different jelly flavors, and you can even try a sugar free alternative.

    Instructions

    Gelatin and Jello powder in small bowl with wooden spoon.

    Step #1. Mix the Powders Together. Mix the Jello powder with the unflavored gelatin in a small bowl.

    Green jello powder and warm water in small bowl.

    Step #2. Add Warm Water. Add the warm water to the powders.

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

    Green Jello powder and warm water in small bowl with wooden spoon.

    Step #3. Mix Well. Mix carefully using a spoon, making sure that it has dissolved completely.

    Homemade gummy mixture pouring into blue candy mold.

    Step #4. Pour into 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.

    Pro Tip: You want to mix slowly to avoid creating bubbles.

    Chef's Note: There are many molds that come with the droppers. If you have a small mold, I would suggest using the dropper. They make it a lot easier to transfer the liquid.

    Green gummies on cutting board and in mold.

    Step #5. Chill. Transfer the gummy mold on the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for 12 hours or overnight (until they have fully set). Remove the sweets from the mold.

    Green homemade gummies on wooden cutting board.

    Step #6. Serve. The gummies are ready to be eaten!

    Top Tip

    If you want your gummies to be more chewy, after they have been refrigerated, lay them out on wax paper or a baking rack and allow them to air-dry for a day or two. They will become firmer and chewier!

    Storage

    • In the cupboard: 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 3 to 5 days.
    • In the fridge: You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Recipe FAQs

    What are the main ingredients in gummies?

    You will need a sweetener, flavor, gelatin (the most important ingredient), water and color, if desired. You can buy jelly powders that include all of these ingredients together.

    How do you make homemade gummies that don't melt?

    Tossing the gummies with a touch of cornstarch is one way to help prevent them from melting/sticking. Also, keep them in a cool and dry area like a cupboard or pantry.

    Why do gummies need gelatin?

    Gelatin is what thickens and gels the liquid, giving you that classic chew you get from a good gummy.

    Green homemade gummies stacked on plate.

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    What kind of gummy flavor is your favorite? If you tried this recipe tutorial for 🍬 How to Make Gummies at Home or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Green homemade gummies on cutting board.

    How to Make Gummies at Home

    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
      Gelatin and Jello powder in small bowl with wooden spoon.
    • Add the warm water to the powders.
      2 cups warm water
      Green jello powder and warm water in small bowl.
    • Mix slowly using a spoon, making sure that it has dissolved completely. You want to try to avoid creating bubbles.
      Green Jello powder and warm water in small bowl with wooden spoon.
    • 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.
      Homemade gummy mixture pouring into blue candy 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 on cutting board and in mold.
    • Serve!
      Green homemade gummies on wooden cutting board.

    Equipment

    • Candy molds
    • Dropper

    Notes

    • Storage: The gummies can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature. They should last up to 3 to 5 days. You can also store them in the fridge for up to two weeks.
    • Sour Gummies: If you prefer sour gummies, try adding up to 2 teaspoons of food grade citric acid.
    • Mold Shape: 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.
    • Jello Flavor: You can choose any flavors you want. There are many different jelly flavors, and you can even try a sugar free or vegetarian alternative.

    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.

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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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