Homemade Raspberry Gummy Snacks (Printable View)

Naturally sweet raspberry gummies made with real fruit and gelatin. A healthier alternative to store-bought candy.

# What You 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine raspberries and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the berries break down and release their juices, approximately 3–4 minutes.
02 - Blend the mixture using an immersion or standard blender until smooth. Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds for a smoother texture.
03 - Return the purée to the saucepan. Stir in honey or maple syrup until fully incorporated.
04 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in a small bowl and let rest 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 liquid 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 firm and set.
08 - Remove gummies from molds or cut into bite-sized squares if using a baking dish. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Real fruit means the flavor actually tastes like berries instead of lab engineered approximations.
  • They set in under an hour and require exactly zero culinary training to pull off.
02 -
  • Boiling the mixture after gelatin goes in destroys its ability to set so keep the heat low and gentle.
  • Gelatin needs cold water to bloom properly and using warm water instead will give you a clumpy unusable mess.
03 -
  • Strain the purée if you want that professional candy shop smoothness but leave the seeds in if you prefer a more rustic homemade texture.
  • Lightly oil your silicone molds with coconut oil for the cleanest possible release every single time.

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