Here’s how to make your own homemade rainbow dinosaur gummies! Simple, easy and so yummy.
How to Make Rainbow Dinosaur Gummies
- Make the gelatin base: Add one tablespoon of honey and a third of a cup of apple juice to a small saucepan. Stir to combine. Whisk in one tablespoon of gelatin. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat for about three to four minutes until everything has dissolved. Do not let it boil!
- Add the color: Add a few drops of food gel coloring and stir to combine.
- Mold: Pour the mixture into silicone molds and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to set.
- Repeat: Repeat this process with each color.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
Storage: Gelatin gummies can be stored for about two weeks in the refrigerator if kept in a dry, airtight container. As you get closer to that two-week mark, make sure to check them for mold.
Freezing: Gummies can be stored in the freezer for a year or more. Make sure they stay dry for the best flavor and texture.
Recipe Variations for Rainbow Dinosaur Gummies
Tropical gummies: Replace the apple juice with pineapple juice. Use coconut sugar instead of honey for a subtle coconut flavor.
Citrus gummies: For a zesty twist, substitute half of the apple juice with freshly squeezed orange juice. Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice into the gelatin mixture for extra tanginess.
Berry gummies: Mix a handful of mashed raspberries or strawberries into the gelatin mixture. Reduce apple juice by a quarter of a cup to compensate for the added fruit.
Vegetable gummies: Use carrot or beet juice instead of apple juice to sneak in some vegetables. Stir a tablespoon of maple syrup into the gelatin for sweetness.
Minty gummies: Simmer the apple juice with three to four fresh mint leaves for a few minutes. Strain out the leaves before adding gelatin.
Lemon-lime gummies: Replace apple juice with a mix of lemon and lime juice. Adjust honey to taste.
Coconut swap: Swap out apple juice for coconut water and add a splash of coconut extract. Use agave syrup instead of honey.
Tangy tangerine gummies: Replace the apple juice with tangerine juice and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Pomegranate gummies: Replace half of the apple juice with pomegranate juice for a tangy twist. Mix a squeeze of lime juice into the gelatin for extra flavor.
Spicy mango gummies: Combine two tablespoons of mango puree with apple juice. Sprinkle in a pinch of chili powder for a spicy twist.
Rainbow Dinosaur Gummies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cup apple juice
- 5 tbsp honey
- 5 tbsp gelatin
- food coloring, blue, orange, green, yellow and violet
Instructions
- To make the blue gummies, add 1/3 cup apple juice and 1 tablespoon honey to a small saucepan.
- Stir to combine.
- Whisk in 1 tablespoon of gelatin.
- Heat the mixture over medium low heat until everything has dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
- Do not let boil!
- Add a few drops of blue food gel coloring and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds and refrigerate for minimum one hour to set.
- Repeat this process with each color.
Notes
- Gelatin hydration: Ensure gelatin is fully hydrated by allowing it to bloom in the apple juice for five minutes before heating.
- Avoid boiling: When heating, be careful not to let the mixture boil; this can affect the gummies’ texture.
- Even distribution: Stir food gel coloring thoroughly into each mixture to achieve vibrant, consistent colors.
- Quick pouring: Work swiftly when pouring into molds to prevent premature thickening of the mixture.
- Set time: Allow gummies to set for at least an hour in the refrigerator to ensure proper firmness before removing from the molds.
