You all? How stinking cute are these fun fruit gummies? I love them! When I was a kid, I never ate much candy, but I do remember loving those Sour Patch Kids. My brothers and I would beg my mom to get us some while we were in the grocery checkout line. When I shared this idea with my mom, she immediately said you have to make homemade gummies! We both thought these could be so fun for to add to your kid’s Easter baskets! Or to share with friends.
Here are the details
Step 1: the ingredients You need a really great jar of jam. It can be any berry flavor, but my favorites are strawberry and blueberry. Then, fresh lemon juice. You can also use water, but I think the lemon adds a nice flavor. Then, fruit pectin is the ingredient that will turn the fruit into chewy, gummy candies. You can also use gelatin, but after testing, I found the pectin to yield a more candy-like gummy bear.
Step 2: mix and boil Now mix the jam with the lemon juice, then whisk in the pectin and collagen powder. Bring the fruit mixture to a boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. You want the fruit to be very glassy and look like syrup. See photos for some visuals! The longer you cook the fruit, the thicker your gummies will be. I found 8-10 minutes to be the perfect amount of time
Step 3: the molds I found gummy bear molds at Walmart. If my Walmart here in the mountains carries them, I would think that most stores would have them. But you can also order them online. The options for molds are endless, but I have to say I love the classic gummy bear! If you don’t have any molds, you can use a square baking pan. Then, just cut the gummies into squares. Pour the fruit mixture into the molds and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 4: pop the gummies out and coat in sugar As the last step, pop the gummies out of the mold and coat them in sugar. The sugar is crucial for these sour gummies, but how much you add is up to you. Once coated, you can enjoy them immediately or keep them in the fridge. Note that the gummies will release some of their moisture over time. It’s best to eat these within a day or two. But that’s not hard—these are addictive! These cute fruit gummies take me back to being a kid. There’s nothing I love more than being a kid again. So fun!
Looking for other homemade versions of childhood favorites? Try some of these. Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tart Healthier Homemade Somoas Cookies Homemade Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts Homemade Vegan Twix Bars Lastly, if you make these Homemade 5 Ingredient Sour Fruit Gummies, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!x
