Everyone loves gummy bears. This fun food comes in a variety of flavors that suit every palate. The soft texture, sweet taste and adorable shapes delight kids, and parents get nostalgic just looking at each brightly colored bear.
Did you know you can make your own gummy bears? Better yet, did you know you can make a sugar-free version? Not only can you enjoy a delicious indulgence, but you can also do it with less guilt, knowing these low-calorie gummy bears won't blow your healthy diet. Diving right into this fun kitchen project is easy.
Best Sugar-Free Gummy Bear Recipe
First, run to a craft or candy store to get candy molds in the shape of little bears. Next, gather the ingredients you need to make homemade gummy bears:
- 1 package sugar-free gelatin
- 1/4 cup or more cold water
- 1 package unflavored gelatin powder
Make sure to examine the packaging to see if your gelatin contains carrageenan, a food additive that can make it difficult for the bears to set. Try to find carrageenan-free products.
Directions for Sugar-Free Gummies
Set a small saucepan over low heat and add all the ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Continue to stir as the gelatin dissolves and the thick mixture begins to thin out. Cook only until the water has absorbed all the gelatin granules.
Remove the mixture from heat and pour the hot gelatin into the mold. You can do this in several ways:
- Using a funnel
- By pouring the gelatin into a squeeze bottle, then squirting the gelatin into the mold
- Using a small spoon to transfer the hot liquid
Carefully wipe up any spills on the mold tray. Leave the mold at room temperature for 15 minutes or more, until it no longer feels warm to the touch. Put the mold in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Then, pop your gummies out of the mold and enjoy.
Sugar-Free Gummy Bear Flavor Variations
Part of the fun of this recipe is choosing different types of flavors to make. You could have orange, cherry, grape, lime, lemon, watermelon and more. Choose several types of gelatin flavors to create an entire rainbow of bears. The recipe only takes a few minutes of hands-on preparation time, so making multiple batches is a snap.
You can enjoy all of these homemade treats yourself or with your family. Or you may want to save them for a special occasion, such as a birthday party or anniversary celebration. Better yet, place them in a bag with a pretty bow and give the bears as a gift to someone you love who watches their sugar intake.
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