Homemade Pineapple Gummies (With Jello): Makes 200+
Homemade Pineapple Gummy bears made with fresh (or canned) pineapple puree combined with jiggly jello and overflowing with pineapple flavor! This is a simple and quick gummy bear recipe that you and your children will both appreciate!
Pineapple gummy bears are a childhood favorite. They’re chewy, tart, and sweet – just like the fruit they emulate! You can buy them at your local grocery store for outrageous prices or make them yourself. There’s no secret to making these adorable little fruit snacks: all you need is some fresh pineapple or canned pineapple and jello mix. Making homemade pineapple gummies is easy and fast; we’ll show you how in this post!
Full directions and measurements for this dish are in the printable recipe card below. These step-by-step, photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe.
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Ingredients for Pineapple Gummy Bears with Gelatin (Yields about 225 gummies)
Only three ingredients are required for this fruity treat. The ingredients may be found at any local grocery store, and they are reasonably priced as well. The measurement has the potential to create 225 gummies.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
How To Make Pineapple Gummies From Scratch
- Add 1/2 cup of your blended pineapple and all gelatin in ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool for 5 minutes, and fill the molds. Let molds set for 20 minutes to solidify in refrigerator. Mixture will make 225 gummy bears. (Photos 1 & 2)
- Repeat until all the mixture has solidified in gummy bears! (Photo 3)
Tips For Making Homemade Gummies
- Lightly grease the bear cavities in your molds with vegetable oil. The bears should be able to pop out with less difficulty.
- Silicone molds are the most effective molds to purchase. They are adaptable, and the gummies can be removed more easily.
- When putting the contents into the molds, use a liquid dropper to ensure even distribution. It is more efficient and less messier.
- Store your gummy bears in a sealed containers to keep them fresh. If you reside in a particularly humid climate, keep them in the refrigerator.
- If fresh pineapple is not readily available, canned pineapple or pineapple juice can be substituted.
- If the gummies begin to cling together while storing, add a little cornstarch.
- Do not fill the mold cavities to the brim. When pouring the mixture into the mold, make sure to leave a small gap at the top.
Fresh Pineapple Gummy Bears FAQs
The possibilities are virtually limitless! Pineapple can be substituted with other fruits such as pomegranate, mango, watermelon, and even coconut. You can even make banana gummies (make sure to add in some lemon!)
Yes, without a doubt, you can! Simply substitute your preferred wine for the fruit in the recipe and proceed as directed.
To make your fruit gummies, you can either use silicone ice cube trays or go to a candy store and purchase candy molds.
To make sour gummies, add a few drops of citric acid or lemon juice to the mixture. If you are looking for that real sour punch citric acid is the way to go – but you want to be careful as it can burn your mouth (think sour skittle tongue burn!)
There are no preservatives in the making of these gummies, so they are completely natural. When it’s hot and humid, they can get really sticky. To keep these sweets fresh, store them in the refrigerator or an airtight container. Your gummies will last for a week.
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Homemade Pineapple Gummies (With Jello)
Equipment
- Blender (blending pineapple )
Ingredients
- 3 oz (85 g) box of pineapple flavored gelatin divided
- 1 oz (28 ⅓ g) of unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup (82 ½ g) of blended pineapple fresh pineapple or canned
Instructions
- Add ½ cup of your blended pineapple, and all gelatin in ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then remove from heat.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, and fill the molds. Let molds set for 20 minutes to solidify in refrigerator. Mixture will make roughly 225 gummy bears.
- Repeat until all the mixture has been solidified in gummy bears!
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