Healthy Sour Apple & Sour Watermelon Gummy Bears!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mixed Fruit Juice (preferably 100% juice, no added sugar)
• 0.5 cup Water (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin (about 20 g, bloom before heating)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (adds natural sweetness, can substitute with maple syrup)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed for bright sour note)
• 1 teaspoon Vitamin C Powder (Ascorbic Acid) (for coating, provides tangy sour finish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Molds

   Place the silicone worm molds on a flat tray or baking sheet for easy transfer later.

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2. Bloom Gelatin

   In a small bowl, combine the fruit juice, water, and gelatin. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the gelatin softens and swells.

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3. Dissolve Gelatin

   Transfer the bloomed mixture to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear (about 5 minutes).

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   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Add Sweetener and Sour Note

   Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the honey and lemon juice until fully incorporated.

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5. Fill Molds

   Using a spatula or a small measuring cup, carefully pour the warm mixture into each worm cavity, filling them to the top.

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6. Chill to Set

   Place the tray with filled molds in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours, or until the gummies are firm to the touch.

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   Temperature: Refrigerator (4°C)

7. Coat with Vitamin C Powder

   Pop the set gummies out of the molds. Place the vitamin C powder in a shallow bowl and gently roll the gummies in the powder until lightly coated.

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8. Store and Serve

   Transfer the coated gummy worms to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to one week.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

100

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g