Gummi Bears Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
When you’ve got the kids home for the holidays, you have to keep them entertained. Here is a recipe for do-it-yourself candy that will surely spark joy and creativity in your household. These homemade gummi bears are not only fun to make, but they’re also deliciously sweet, making them a perfect treat for both kids and adults alike.
Recipe Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, Kid Friendly, Microwave, Less than 60 Minutes, Freezer, Easy
Ingredients:
- 3 packets unflavored gelatin
- 2 packets Jello gelatin (any flavor of your choice)
- 1 packet Kool-Aid (matching the Jello flavor)
- 1/2 cup icy cold water
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, pour the icy cold water. Slowly sprinkle the unflavored gelatin, Kool-Aid, and Jello gelatin over the water’s surface.
- Mix the ingredients well, ensuring that the gelatin is fully dissolved. You can use a whisk or a spoon for this step.
- Allow the mixture to stand until it starts to look slushy. This indicates that the gelatin has properly hydrated.
- Once the mixture is slushy, transfer it to a microwave-safe container.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds, or until the top starts to foam. Be cautious not to overcook.
- Carefully remove the container from the microwave. The mixture should be hot but not boiling.
- Using a large eyedropper or a turkey baster, fill the candy molds with the hot liquid mixture. Fill each cavity to the top, ensuring even distribution.
- Place the filled molds in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the candy to set and firm up.
- After 10 minutes, remove the molds from the freezer. The gummi candies should be firm to the touch.
- To remove the candies from the molds, gently bend the mold to release the edges, then tease the candies away from the sides. Be careful not to break them.
- Once all the candies are removed from the molds, store them in airtight containers or Ziplock bags to maintain freshness.
- Enjoy your homemade gummi bears as a delightful snack or share them with friends and family!
Yield: This recipe yields approximately 40 candies, filling about 2 and 1/2 standard candy molds, with each mold making 16 candies.
These homemade gummi bears are not only fun to make, but they also allow you to customize the flavors to suit your preferences. You can experiment with different combinations of Jello and Kool-Aid flavors to create a variety of colorful and tasty treats. Whether you’re hosting a kids’ party, looking for a rainy day activity, or simply craving something sweet, these DIY gummi bears are sure to be a hit!
