Easy Homemade Gummy Bears

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These delicious Homemade Gummy Bears are the perfect DIY candy treat! Only 3 ingredients!

The Best Gummy Bear Recipe for Kids

My five year old is obsessed with gummy bears!

Whenever we go to the candy store at the mall, the rest of us are piling our bags with chocolate, while she sticks with gummy bears only.

Funny enough, she doesn’t like gummy worms or other shapes as much — gummy bears are the hands-down favorite.

When I found out how easy it is to make homemade gummy bears, I knew we had to give this a try!

Believe it or not, you can make DIY gummy bears at home with only 3 ingredients and water! (Hint: one of the ingredients is JELL-O!)

Jello is such a versatile ingredient for kids recipes – we’ve used it to make Jello Frosted Grapes and even Edible Jello Slime! These gummy bears are just as cute and colorful, and super tasty!

So grab your favorite JELL-O flavor and lets make some gummy bears!

Homemade Gummy Bears Ingredients

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• 1 box your favorite flavor of Jello (3oz)
• 2 packets of unflavored gelatin (1oz packets)
• ⅓ cup water
• ¼ cup cornstarch

Gummy Bear Molds and Supplies Used

• Gummy bear molds (this set comes with 2 droppers)
• Silicone pastry brush

How to Make Homemade Gummy Bears

First, watch this quick demo video to see exactly how to make homemade gummy bears like we did, then keep reading for photo step-by-step directions. A free printable copy of our gummy bear recipe is available at the bottom of the post.

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Step-by-step Directions

Prepare your molds by dusting with a light coating of cornstarch. (Click here to see the gummy bear molds we used).

Combine the Jello and gelatin in a saucepan with the water. Whisk together over medium-low heat until all the powder is dissolved.

Allow the liquid to cool enough to handle safely, but not enough to set.

TIP: You can use a medicine dropper to fill the molds – this keeps everything neat and clean.

After the molds are filled, allow them to cool for a bit before dusting the top with a light coating of cornstarch.

Place in the fridge to set – this should take about 15-20 minutes – then you can remove your gummy bears from the mold.

How to Preserve Homemade Gummy Bears

After the gummies are cool and set, toss them in a small bowl or bag with a couple Tablespoons of cornstarch. This light coating of cornstarch will keep the gummy bears from sticking to each other.

Store in an airtight container in a cool place, away from sunlight.

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Easy Homemade Gummy Bears

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

These delicious Homemade Gummy Bears are the perfect homemade candy treat!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy, Gummies, Gummy Bears, Homemade Gummies, Homemade Gummy Bears

Servings: 20

Calories: 452 kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

• 1 Box Flavored Jello (A typical box is 3oz)
• 2 Packets Unflavored Gelatin
• 1/3 Cup Water
• 1/4 Cup Cornstarch

Instructions

1. Dust the gummy bear molds with a light coat of cornstarch. Set aside.

2. In a saucepan place flavored jello and 2 packets of unflavored gelatin.

3. Add ⅓ cup water.

4. Mix together and let sit for 5 minutes.

5. Place the pan on low-medium heat and whisk continuously until the powder is dissolved. This will take about another 5 minutes.

6. Once dissolved use a dropper to place in molds.

7. Allow gummies to sit for 5-10 minutes to cool. Lightly coat the backs of the gummy bears with cornstarch.

8. Place the molds in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to fully cool and set.

9. In a shallow bowl, add 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pop the gummy bears out of the molds and into the bowl.

10. Lightly toss to coat the gummies evenly. The cornstarch will prevent the gummies from sticking together.

11. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Homemade Gummy Bears

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Sodium 407mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 106g 35%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 73g

Protein 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Last updated on June 27th, 2019 at 02:41 pm