Wine Marmalade – A Gummy Bear Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

These gummy bears look so cute and colorful, but they're hardly suitable for children, because they're made... from wine! It's a perfect treat for adults—both a drink and a snack all in one. If you or someone you know is a connoisseur of red wine, this treat makes the perfect gift. Slightly tart, just the right amount of sweet, springy, and tender, this alcoholic gummy bear is the most extravagant dessert we've made yet. It's easy and simple to make. So let's get started!

Nutritional value per serving

336.9 kcal

Proteins: 4.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 78.4 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Wine gummy bears

Ingredients

Servings

Wine

250 ml
Sugar

150 G
Gelatin

45 G

Preparation

Step 1

Pour sugar into a bowl. If you're using a sweet wine, use less sugar or a little sweetener.

Step 2

Add gelatin. It can be replaced with 15 g of agar-agar.

Step 3

Pour in the wine.

Step 4

Mix thoroughly and microwave on high for 1 minute. Alternatively, you can heat the saucepan on high.

Step 5

The mixture will swell slightly and warm up. Stir it.

Step 6

Pour the marmalade into molds using a pipette. Use special silicone molds to make the marmalade look like bears. These can be found in candy stores or online.

Step 7

We put the marmalade in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

Step 8

After the time has elapsed, carefully remove the marmalade from the mold.

Step 9

Ready!

What wine goes best with marmalade?

First of all, the wine for marmalade or any other dessert must be high-quality. Homemade alcohol is the best option. This way, you can be completely sure it's made from real berries and contains no artificial flavorings or additives.

If you're buying wine, choose specialty grocery stores. These stores always supply vetted products from trusted suppliers and producers.

Red semi-sweet wine is considered the best for making gummy bears. It has a rich flavor (depending on the berry used) and a spicy aroma. In many ways, the resulting creations resemble regular berry marmalade with an alcoholic aftertaste. Furthermore, if your taste buds can tolerate the taste of wine, there's no need to add sugar.

A less popular option is rosé wine. It's distinguished by a light, delicate aftertaste, reminiscent of marmalade.

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