Homemade Raspberry Gummy Snacks (Printable)

Chewy fruit-based gummies made with fresh raspberries and natural sweeteners. A wholesome homemade alternative to store-bought treats.

# What goes in:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries (about 6.3 oz)
02 - 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup, adjusted to taste
03 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Gelling Agent

04 - 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder (substitute agar agar for vegetarian version)
05 - ½ cup cold water

# Directions:

01 - Combine raspberries and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until the berries break down and release their juices.
02 - Blend the cooked mixture using an immersion blender or standard blender until completely smooth. For a seedless finish, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
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. Allow it to sit for 2 minutes until fully bloomed.
05 - Gently warm the raspberry mixture over low heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir constantly until completely 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 with a spatula if necessary.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or until the gummies are fully firm and set.
08 - Pop the gummies out of the 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 -
  • These gummies taste like concentrated summer berries, nothing like the waxy candy from a bag.
  • They take almost no effort and you control every single ingredient that goes in.
02 -
  • Never let the mixture boil after adding gelatin because high heat destroys its setting power and you will end up with syrup.
  • Bloom the gelatin in cold water first because hot water causes it to clump into stubborn lumps that never dissolve.
03 -
  • Lightly oil your silicone molds with coconut oil before pouring and the gummies will release effortlessly every time.
  • A small funnel or a liquid measuring cup with a spout makes pouring into tiny molds much less messy.

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