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.

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

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.

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

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.

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