Homemade Raspberry Gummy Snacks (Printable Version)

Chewy fruit-based gummies made with fresh raspberries and natural sweeteners. Quick to prepare and set in the fridge for a wholesome homemade treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries (about 6.3 oz)
02 - 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Gelling Agent

04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (substitute agar agar for vegetarian option)
05 - ½ cup cold water

# How To Make:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine raspberries and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat until berries break down and release their juices, about 3–4 minutes.
02 - Purée the mixture using an immersion or regular blender until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
03 - Return the purée to the saucepan. Add honey or maple syrup and stir to combine.
04 - In a separate small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the cold water and let sit for 2 minutes to bloom.
05 - Gently heat the raspberry mixture, then add the bloomed gelatin. Stir constantly over low heat until the gelatin fully dissolves. Do not boil.
06 - Pour the mixture into silicone gummy molds or a lined baking dish. Smooth the top if needed.
07 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes or until fully set.
08 - Remove the gummies from molds or cut into bite-sized pieces if using a baking dish. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like concentrated summer fruit, not the waxy store bought version that sits on shelves for months.
  • You control every single ingredient, which means no corn syrup, no artificial dyes, no mystery powders.
  • Kids treat them like candy but they are secretly packing real fruit and protein from the gelatin.
02 -
  • If the gelatin clumps when you add it, your raspberry mixture is too hot. Pull it off the heat for a minute, whisk hard, and it should come back together.
  • Agar agar sets much firmer and faster than gelatin, so if you are using it as a substitute, reduce the amount slightly and expect a different chew.
03 -
  • Strain the purée if you want that jewel clear look, but leave the seeds in if you want more fiber and a rustic texture.
  • Grease your mold lightly with coconut oil if the gummies resist coming out, they will slide free without losing their shape.

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