Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons (25g) unflavored gelatin powder
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or corn syrup (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, to release their juices.
  2. Add lemon juice to the macerated strawberries. Blend or process until smooth.
  3. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother gummy texture. Discard solids.
  4. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the gelatin blooms.
  5. Pour the strained strawberry puree into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until just simmering. Do not boil.
  6. Remove the strawberry puree from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and honey (if using) to the pan. Stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  7. Carefully pour or use a dropper to fill the gummy bear molds with the strawberry-gelatin mixture.
  8. Refrigerate the filled molds for at least 2-3 hours, or until the gummy bears are firm and set.
  9. Gently push the gummy bears out of the molds.