Description
Craft these delightful watermelon gummies at home! Bursting with fresh fruit flavor and perfectly chewy, they’re a fun and easy treat for all ages.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh watermelon juice (strained)
- 4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (approx. 4 packets)
- 2–4 tablespoons granulated sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid (optional, for tang)
- Optional: A few drops of natural red food coloring
Instructions
- Extract watermelon juice: Blend watermelon chunks and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Bloom gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold watermelon juice in a saucepan; let sit 5-10 minutes.
- Heat mixture: Add remaining juice, sweetener, and citric acid to the saucepan. Heat on low, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Do not boil.
- Add color (optional): Stir in natural food coloring if desired.
- Pour & chill: Pour mixture into silicone molds or a lightly greased pan. Chill 2-4 hours until firm.
- Demold & serve: Pop gummies from molds or cut into shapes from the pan. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins