Homemade Raspberry Gummy Snacks (Printable)
Naturally sweet, fruit-based chewy treats made with real raspberries. Ready to chill and enjoy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries (about 6.3 oz)
02 - 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjusted to taste
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Gelling Agent
04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (substitute agar-agar for vegetarian version)
05 - ½ cup cold water
# Method:
01 - Combine raspberries and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the berries break down and release their juices, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Purée the cooked mixture using an immersion blender or standard blender until completely smooth. For a seedless finish, press the purée through a fine mesh sieve.
03 - Return the purée to the saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the cold water. Allow it to rest for 2 minutes to bloom and absorb the liquid.
05 - Gently warm the raspberry purée over low heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir constantly until fully dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
06 - Pour the liquid into silicone gummy molds or a parchment-lined baking dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula if necessary.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or until the gummies are firm and fully set.
08 - Carefully remove the gummies from the molds. If using a baking dish, cut into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- These taste like candy but are made from actual fruit with no weird additives or corn syrup hiding in the ingredient list.
- They take barely fifteen minutes of active work, and the hardest part is waiting for them to set in the fridge.
02 -
- Boiling the mixture after adding gelatin will weaken its setting ability, so keep the heat low and gentle the entire time.
- Gelatin needs cold water to bloom properly. Warm water will cause it to clump into stubborn lumps that never fully dissolve.
03 -
- Spray your silicone molds with the faintest mist of neutral oil before pouring and every single gummy will release perfectly without tearing.
- Let the purée cool for just a minute before adding gelatin because extreme heat can break down the proteins and leave you with gummies that never fully set.