Choose your favourite flavour of Jello and combine it with gelatin to make these homemade gummy bears in the microwave. They’re so much fun to make and they taste just like real gummy bears!
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How do I store my homemade gummy bears? How long will they last?
After your homemade gummy bears have dried for an hour or two, we suggest storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. If stored properly in the refrigerator, the homemade gummy bears should last 2 – 3 weeks!
Can I make sour gummy bears?
Yes, you can easily make sour gummy bears by adding a bit of citric acid to your mixture! Stir 1/2 teaspoon to the powders and follow the rest of the recipe as usual.
Do you need to use an eye dropper to make this gummy bears recipe?
We definitely recommend using an eye dropper to add the gummy bear mixture to the silicone mold! Eye droppers add air into the mixture, which isn’t ideal, but it’s almost impossible to pour neatly into the tiny sections. If you have the control, definitely feel free to pour the liquid out of a measuring cup with a spout.
Do I need to spray the silicone mold?
No need to use cooking spray on your silicone gummy bear mold! It’s just an extra step that may leave a greasy residue on your gummy bears. The bears will pop right out of the mold, no oil required.
Why are my homemade gummy bears sticky?
If your gummy bears are really sticky when you try to remove them from the mold, put them back in the fridge for another 10 – 15 minutes! They may just need a bit more time to set. Because Jello gummy bears aren’t made with the same ingredients as store-bought gummy candy, they’re naturally a bit sticky. We could still put ours in the bowl all mixed together and they didn’t stick to each other.
What colours and flavours of gummy bears can I make?
You can use all the different colours of Jello to make homemade gummy bears in all your favourite flavours!
Red: Raspberry, Cherry, or Strawberry Jello Green: Lime Jello Yellow: Lemon Jello Orange: Orange Jello Blue: Berry Blue Jello Purple: Grape Jello
Can I make gummy bears with sugar free Jello?
Yes, you can use the same recipe to make gummy bears using sugar free Jello. However, we found that these gummy bears were best the day of making. The next day, the sugar free bears shrunk and got quite hard.
Have fun creating these adorable and squishy gummy bear candies. They’re deliciously sweet and chewy, and you can make a batch in less than an hour!
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