Homemade Raspberry Gummy Snacks (Print)

Naturally sweet raspberry gummies made with real fruit and gelatin for a chewy, healthy snack

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries (about 180 g)
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

# How to Make:

01 - Combine raspberries and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until the berries break down and release their juices.
02 - Purée the mixture using an immersion blender or standard blender until completely smooth. Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds for a smoother texture.
03 - Return the purée to the saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir until fully incorporated.
04 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in a small bowl and let sit for 2 minutes to bloom.
05 - Gently warm the raspberry mixture over low heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir constantly until fully dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
06 - Pour the mixture into silicone gummy molds or a parchment-lined baking dish. Smooth the surface if needed.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or until the gummies are fully set and firm to the touch.
08 - Remove gummies from molds or cut into bite-sized pieces if using a baking dish. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Real fruit flavor that puts anything from a package to shame, with no artificial anything.
  • They set up beautifully in under an hour and require zero candy making experience.
02 -
  • Gelatin that has not fully bloomed will leave you with grainy gummies that never set properly, so give it the full two minutes.
  • Boiling destroys gelatins setting power, so keep the heat low and patient once you combine everything.
03 -
  • Let the mixture cool for just a minute before pouring into molds, because piping hot liquid can warp cheaper silicone.
  • A dropper or small funnel makes filling tiny molds dramatically less frustrating than pouring from a saucepan.

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