Homemade Sour Strawberry Gummies
Chewy, fruity, and pleasantly tangy gummies made with real strawberries and simple ingredients. A nostalgic treat without artificial colors or heavy sugars.
Ingredients
- Strawberries 2 cups hulled (fresh or thawed frozen)
- Lemon juice 3 tablespoons
- Honey or sugar-free syrup 2–4 tablespoons
- Strawberry extract 1 teaspoon optional
- Gelatin 3 tablespoons
- Cold water ½ cup for blooming
- Powdered sweetener or powdered sugar 2 tablespoons
- Citric acid 1 teaspoon
- Lemon zest ½ teaspoon optional
Instructions
- Blend strawberries with lemon juice until smooth. Strain if you prefer a seed-free texture.
- Taste the puree and mix in honey or sweetener until slightly sweeter than desired; add strawberry extract if using.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom 3–4 minutes.
- Warm strawberry puree in a saucepan on low–medium heat until steaming, not boiling.
- Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved and glossy.
- Pour into silicone molds or a lightly greased dish. Refrigerate 2–3 hours.
- Unmold or slice into squares. Toss in sour coating before serving if desired.
Notes
- Never boil the mixture, or the gelatin will weaken.
- Choose ripe strawberries for better color and flavor.
- For softer gummies, reduce gelatin by 1 tablespoon; for firmer, increase slightly.