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These delicious Homemade Gummy Bears are the perfect DIY candy treat! A fun and easy recipe to make with kids - you only need 3 simple ingredients to make these colorful Jello Gummy Bears!
Jello Gummy Bears

My five year old is obsessed with gummy bears!

Whenever we go to the candy store at the mall, the rest of us are piling our bags with chocolate, while she sticks with gummy bears only.

Funny enough, she doesn't like gummy worms or other shapes as much - gummy bears are the hands-down favorite.

When I found out how easy it is to make homemade gummy bears, I knew we had to give this a try!
Related: For the "grown-ups only" version, try our Rosé Gummy Bears!
Believe it or not, you can make DIY gummy bears at home with only 3 ingredients and water! (Hint: one of the ingredients is JELL-O!)

Skip the store bought stuff filled with corn syrup, grab your favorite JELL-O flavor and lets make some gummy bears!

What You Need to Make Homemade Gummy Candy

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Your favorite flavor of Jello - Grab one 3oz box for each flavor you're making.

Unflavored gelatin - You'll need two 0.25 oz packets for each box of Jello/flavor gummy bear.

Water

Cornstarch (optional) - You can still make gummy bears if you don't have cornstarch on hand; we use it to dust the molds and then lightly coat the finished gummies to keep them from sticking as much.

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How to Make Homemade Gummy Bears

First, watch this quick demo video to see exactly how to make homemade gummy bears like we did, then keep reading for photo step-by-step directions. A free printable copy of our gummy bear recipe is available at the bottom of the post.

Prepare your silicone molds by dusting with a light coating of cornstarch (if using).

TIP: These gummy bear molds are the ones we used and come with a handy dropper! Silicone is the best way to go because you can pop the gummies right out once they've set and they don't get stuck.
TIP: You can use a medicine dropper to fill the molds - this keeps everything neat and clean.
Combine the Jello and gelatin in a saucepan with the water. Whisk together over medium-low heat until all the powder is dissolved.

Allow the liquid to cool enough to handle safely, but not enough to set.

After the molds are filled, allow them to cool for a bit before dusting the top with a light coating of cornstarch.

Place in the fridge to set - this should take about 15-20 minutes - then you can remove your gummy bears from the mold.

What gives gummy bears their texture?

Gelatin is the key ingredient that gives gummy bears that distinctive bouncy texture - you can squish them and they bounce right back!

In our recipe we use both unflavored gelatin, as well as Jello, which contains gelatin and flavorings. That way the gummies are perfectly textured and delicious too - without needing a bunch of ingredients.

Using Jello takes the guesswork out of it!

How do you make gummies that don't melt?

A few readers emailed us with the question: "why use cornstarch?"

The cornstarch coating on our gummies keeps them from sticking together and helps them to not melt as easily.

After the gummies are cool and set, toss them in a small bowl or bag with a couple Tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. You don't have to use the cornstarch, but we find that it helps them last longer.

To prevent melting, it's also important to store gummy bears in an airtight container in a cool place, away from sunlight. You can also keep them chilled in the fridge.

How long do homemade gummies last?

The shelf life of homemade gummy bears depends on how they're stored. If kept on the counter at room temperature, you'll want to eat them within a few days, as they'll start to get sticky and kind of mushy.

If kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator, homemade gummies can last much longer. You can expect your gummy bears to stay good for 2-3 weeks, perhaps even a month. That is, if you can keep from eating them all first!

More Jello Fun!

Jello is such a versatile ingredient for kids recipes and activities! Here are some of our favorite things to make with Jello:

Can you make homemade gummy bears without Jello?

Don't have Jello on hand? You can also make gummy bears with fruit juice, like our Healthy Homemade Green Gummy Snacks!

Made with green juice (my fav!) and sweetened with honey, they're a fun and healthy snack for kids!

This green gummy recipe does use gelatin, but can be made vegetarian by swapping agar powder for the gelatin.
If you like this recipe, please rate it! We'd also love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Make Cooking Fun (and Easy!)

Grab a free printable copy of our DIY Gummy Bear Recipe:
You might also like: Gummy Bear Heart Cookies

Homemade Gummy Bears

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