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.
Choose ripe strawberries for better color and flavor.
For softer gummies, reduce gelatin by 1 tablespoon; for firmer, increase slightly.