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Gummy Bears

Cultural Context

Gummy bears originated in Germany in the early 20th century, created by confectioner Hans Riegel. These chewy candies quickly became a favorite among children and adults alike, symbolizing fun and nostalgia. Today, gummy bears are enjoyed worldwide, with numerous flavors and variations, including sour and sugar-free options.

AmericanUSdessert
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
150 g water
1 and 1/2 teaspoons gelatin
1 drink mix packet (tropical punch)
1 drink mix packet (pineapple)
1 drink mix packet (sour candy)
1/4 teaspoon citric acid
red food coloring

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: sucrose

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey is natural, while simple syrup is cost-effective.

fruit juice

🥗Healthier: pureed fruit

💰Cheaper: water with flavoring

Pureed fruit offers natural flavor without added sugars.

food coloring

🥗Healthier: beet juice

💰Cheaper: natural colorants

Beet juice provides color without synthetic dyes.

1

Add 150 g of water into a glass jar (1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons).

2

Microwave the water until boiling for about 90 seconds.

3

Add one drink mix packet (tropical punch) to the boiling water and mix until combined.

4

Measure 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (14 g) of gelatin into a bowl.

5

Add the gelatin to the drink mixed water and mix until completely dissolved.

6

Use a dropper to fill the silicone gummy bear molds with the mixture, ensuring each cavity is filled.

7

Transfer the filled molds to a flat surface and place them in the fridge for at least 1 hour until solidified.

8

For the pineapple flavor, repeat the process using crushed pineapple flavored drink mix packets instead of tropical punch.

9

For the red sour candy gummy bears, add a scoop of pre-workout to boiling water, along with two scoops of flavor, and a pinch of citric acid.

10

Add red food coloring to the mixture, then mix in the gelatin until dissolved and fill the gummy bear molds again.

11

After 1 hour, remove the gummy bears from the molds by pushing the legs first to pop them out.

Cooking Techniques

mixingheatingpouring

Equipment Needed

glass jarmicrowavebowldroppersilicone gummy bear moldsrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freelow-carbketo

Also Known As

gummy candiesgelatin bears

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