How to make homemade gummies – a simple recipe with step-by-step photos

Chewy gummies with whimsical shapes have been a favorite childhood sweet for years. There's no limit to your imagination when making this treat: you can make them in any flavor, color, or shape. Today, we'll show you how to make these gelatin gummies at home so they turn out perfect the first time.

Nutritional value per serving

329 kcal

Proteins: 4.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 76.7 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 45 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 30

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Chewing gum

Ingredients

Servings

Glucose syrup

140 G
Cherry puree

100 G
Sugar

100 G
Water

80 G
Water

60 G
Gelatin

20 G
Citric acid

3 G
Cornstarch

for filing

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the gelatin in water and stir. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to swell.

Step 2

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cherry puree, glucose syrup, and water. You can make the cherry puree yourself, or buy it ready-made at supermarkets or specialty bakeries.

Step 3

Place the saucepan with the mixture over medium heat.

Step 4

Bring the syrup to 111 degrees Celsius and then remove from heat. It will take about 15 minutes to cook, and the syrup will become thicker.

Step 5

Let the syrup cool to about 80 degrees.

Step 6

While the syrup is cooling, melt the gelatin in the microwave in 5-10 second bursts to avoid overheating it.

Step 7

Add melted gelatin to our syrup and mix everything thoroughly.

Step 8

Add citric acid to the same mixture after gelatin and mix everything thoroughly.

This will help our marmalade maintain its beautiful bright color.

Step 9

Pour the syrup into silicone molds and place them in the refrigerator for 1 hour to stabilize.

Step 10

Remove the marmalade from the refrigerator; it will be quite sticky. Carefully remove the marmalade from the molds and roll it in cornstarch, shake off any excess, and place it on a plate.

Design and submission

This treat is distinguished by its bright and eye-catching appearance. That's why it's so popular as a dessert decoration at children's parties. These brightly colored gummies look great complementing cakes in pastel, muted shades. You can also place them in a pretty box and tie it with a ribbon for a perfect gift.

Answers to frequently asked questions

What kind of cookware should I choose for making gummy bears?

It's best to use silicone molds, as this will make it easier to remove the finished marmalade. Also, try to use small molds, otherwise you'll have to wait a long time for it to set.

What can I do to make marmalade more elastic?

After pouring the syrup into the molds, we refrigerate them. After removing them, you can leave the marmalade at room temperature overnight. This will dry out the candies and make them even chewier.

Is it better to make marmalade from juice or puree?

Typically, gummies are made from both juice and puree. If you use puree, you'll need to increase the amount of sweetener to suit your taste.

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