We love easy desserts at Mess for Less! This Gummy Bears Recipe is one that kids can help to make with some adult supervision. You will be thrilled to learn that you can make some delicious gummy bears at home with just a few simple ingredients.So gather your helpers and let's get started!
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Ingredients for gummy bears
- flavored Jello
- unflavored Gelatin
- water
- cornstarch
- gummy bear candy mold and dropper
The most important thing you will need to make this homemade gummy bears recipe are these gummy bear molds. They come with a dropper that you will use to drop the mixture into the mold. Making homemade candy recipes is so easy with the right equipment!
How to make gummy bears
Once you assemble your supplies and ingredients, you are ready to make this recipe for gummy bears. Use a pastry brush to dust the gummy bear molds with a light coating of cornstarch. Then set the mold aside.
In a saucepan, place the flavored jello for whatever color you will be making, and 2 packets (0.25 oz each) of unflavored gelatin.
Then add ⅓ cup water.
Mix all of these ingredients together and let them sit for 5 minutes.
Then place the pan on low-medium heat and stir continuously until the powder is completely dissolved. This takes about another 5 minutes.
Once the mixture has dissolved, fill up the dropper with the mixture and fill each cavity in the mold, being careful not to overfill.
Once the tray is full, let the gummies sit for 5-10 minutes to cool. After they have cooled, lightly coat the backs of the gummy bears with cornstarch using the pastry brush. Finally, place the gummy bear molds in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so they can fully cool and set.
In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Pop the gummy bears out of the molds and drop them into the bowl. Lightly toss to coat the coat all the bears. The cornstarch will keep the gummy bears from sticking together.
Isn't this gummy candy colorful and fun! Next time your kids ask for candy, try this real gummy bear recipe!
Frequently asked questions
You can use any candy mold you may have. Of course, if the mold is bigger, the gummies will be bigger.
How long do gummy bears last?
Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Yes, you can substitute the same amount of sugar free Jello.
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Ingredients
- 1 Box of Flavored Jello 3oz
- 2 Packets of unflavored Gelatin each packet is 0.25 oz
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Dust the gummy bear molds with a light coating of cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, place the flavored jello and two packets of unflavored gelatin.
- Add ⅓ cup water.
- Mix them together and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the pan on low-medium heat and whisk until the powder is dissolved. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Once dissolved, use a dropper to place the mixture into the gummy bear molds.
- Allow gummy bears to sit for 5-10 minutes to cool. Lightly coat the backs of the gummy bears with cornstarch.
- Place the molds in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so they can fully cool and set.
- In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Pop the gummy bears out of the molds and into the bowl. Lightly toss to coat the gummies. The cornstarch will prevent the gummy bears from sticking together.
- Store in an airtight container.
Claudia S Franco says
So how much is it of unflavored gelatin?? How is this recipe related 5 stars??
Juliette N Garber says
2 packets NOT 2 oz. of gelatin. The pkts are 0.25 oz each. These are perfect consistency!!! Delish!!! Cant wait to make w the grandkids!!! They're gonna love them!
April says
2 oz of gelatin is to much. It's like chewing on tire.
Juliette N Garber says
2 packets NOT 2 ounces - each packet is 0.25 ounces
Rose Robishaw says
I was wondering how long u can store them . In room temp or refrigerator . How long are they good for?
DenaAnn T Johns says
Curious as well !
Greg Harrison says
Hi, Thank you for the recipe.
The gelatin packets I have are .25 ounce each. Is that what you meant in the recipe?
Chris Collins says
OMG a homemade gummy bear recipe I think I just died and went to heaven! Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Annissa says
Love that this is a very easy recipe that you can do with your kids. Those gummy bears looks fantastic!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I am a gummi addict and love pear flavored ones like jelly beans your a genius posting how to make them they cost a ton of money! Thanks for posting!
Danielle says
How cool is this that you can make yours own. I bet kids will love doing this during the summer holidays.
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
My kids would be so excited to make these! We will have to try it!