Description
At its essence, the gimme-gummy strawberry lemonade gummies recipe is a natural, fruit-forward gelatin snack designed to capture the classic taste of an ice-cold glass of strawberry lemonade in a chewy, bite-sized form. Unlike commercial gummy candies that rely on corn syrup and artificial food dyes, this homemade version utilizes actual fruit puree and freshly squeezed citrus juice bound together with unflavored gelatin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp honey or sugar, to taste
- 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries:
Add strawberries and lemon juice to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain if you prefer seedless gummies. - Sweeten:
Pour the strawberry-lemon mixture into a small saucepan. Add honey or sugar and lemon zest. Warm over low heat until just heated through—do not boil. - Bloom the gelatin:
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until softened. - Combine:
Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm strawberry mixture. Whisk until completely dissolved. Stir in vanilla if using. - Fill the molds:
Carefully pour the mixture into silicone gummy molds using a small spoon or squeeze bottle. - Chill:
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until the gummies are firm. - Serve:
Remove the gummies from the molds and enjoy!
Notes
Store the gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5–7 days. For a stronger lemonade flavor, add a little extra lemon juice or zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 gummies
- Calories: ~45 kcal
Keywords: strawberry lemonade gummies, homemade strawberry lemonade gummies, gimme gummy strawberry gummies