Gummy bears have been around since 1922, and it seems they’ve never really gone down in popularity; these treats have inspired many other gummy shapes, but most of us prefer to stick with the original trendsetters. They were actually invented by a German man named Hans Riegel, who left his job as a confectioner in Bonn to start his own company: Haribo. The name is an abbreviation of Hans Riegel from Bonn. The gummy bears were an instant hit, and became Haribo’s claim to fame.
But that’s enough history for now…
I really enjoy making homemade versions of popular store-bought products, so here’s an easy recipe to make your very own gummies; and you get to break away from the mold by choosing your own mold shape (see what I did here?).
All you need is:
• ½ cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons (20g) plain unflavored gelatin
• 1 x 85g packet flavored gelatin or jelly/jello mix
After combining the ingredients on the stove, let it heat up slowly for about 10 minutes so that everything dissolves and mixes well together. Let it cool in a glass container and then pour the mixture into your mold. After 15 minutes in the freezer, you’ll have your very own gummy candies. Simple as that!
And if you want to turn these into an adult party snack soak your gummies in vodka. Pour them into a container, pour over enough vodka so that they’re all submerged, cover and leave in the fridge for three to five days. You’ll love your boozy gummy treats; I know I do!
Teresa says
Does the mold need to oiled?
Zoe says
It depends what kind of mold you use. Silicone ones don’t, but some other molds might need some oil.
zakiya basheer says
Got to try this
Kathy Holloway says
Mine came out sticky, what did I do wrong?
Eva says
Make sure you cook the mixture for at least ten minutes. I make them all the time and they are great. Do not use sugar free Jello
Bob says
How many do they make?
VVVVVVV says
what kind of texture does it make?
Tracy says
Do these need to be refrigerated or can they be left out like the originals?