Homemade Gushers (Naturally Sweetened + Dye-Free Kids’ Snack!)
Make your own better-for-you Homemade Gushers with real fruit juice, grass-fed gelatin, and a naturally sweet jam filling! These nostalgic gummies are gluten-free, dye-free, and refined sugar-free—perfect for a fun, fruity snack both kids and adults will love.
Servings: 37 gushers
Ingredients
Outer Gummy Shell:
- 1 cup 100% fruit juice like cherry, grape, or pomegranate for color + flavor
- 1/4 cup grass-fed gelatin
- 1.5 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional, depending on juice sweetness
- 2 tsp lemon juice brightens flavor
- 1/2 tsp beet powder optional - to brighten the color
Filling:
- 1 tbsp jam
Instructions
- Pour juice into a small saucepan. Stir in gelatin and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- After blooming, gently heat over low heat, stirring constantly until completely dissolved and smooth (do not boil).
- Stir in honey/maple syrup (optional), lemon juice, and beet powder (optional).
- Pour into silicone molds, filling 1/8 inch high.
- Freeze for 5–10 minutes, just until the top is set.
- Once the first gummy layer has set, use a small spoon or dropper to add a bit of the fruity filling to the center of each mold.
- Top with more warm gummy mixture to seal the filling inside (reheat if it starts to thicken too much).
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until fully set.
- Carefully pop them out and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.