• 1 c Water
• 3 T Knox Geletine
• 1 large package of flavored Jello (or 2 small packages)
• 1 small package of lemon Jello
• 1/2 t Citric Acid
• Powdered Sugar
• Corn Starch

1. Pour water into a small saucepan. Slowly add gelatin water – sprinkle gelatin on the top of the water while gently stirring. The point is to prevent the gelatin from clumping.
2. Let the pan sit for about five minutes.
3. Add all the Jello and the citric acid and stir. The mixture will be thick – more gel-like than liquid.
4. Put on very low heat. On my stove, I use level 3 out of 10. Stir occasionally until the gelatin is dissolved completely. This will take a while.
5. Pour the mixture into small silicon molds.
6. Let the gummies set in the fridge overnight.
7. Remove the gummies from the molds and toss in a mixture of equal parts powdered sugar and corn starch.
8. Let the gummies set for another day in shallow, open container in the fridge.
9. Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Can be served or stored for short periods at room temperature.

Tips and Tricks

Citric Acid – Don’t skip this, trust me, it makes a huge difference. You can find it with canning supplies in any grocery stores, and a little goes a long way, so one container will last you a long time.

Molds – You can buy silicon gummy bear molds, or use any shape small silicon molds. I wouldn’t use a shape with larger dimensions than a Reece’s cup, or else it will be hard to get the texture right. I have tried using plastic molds designed for candy, but it was a pain to remove the gummies. It would probably be easier if I sprayed it with cooking spray first, but the silicon molds are so much easier.

Pouring the Gummies – If you have to, you can pour the mixture by hand; I’d recommend putting it in something with a pour spout instead of trying to pour straight from the pan. Most gummy bear molds I’ve seen come with little droppers; these are much better than pouring for tiny shapes, but there is still a better option. Use a plastic decorator or condiment bottle. I’ve found them at dollar stores before.

Setting Time – You can remove them from the molds after about an hour if you have to, and another hour setting out of the molds. You are fine letting either of the setting stages last a few days.

Tossing the Gummies – I mix a quarter cup each of powdered sugar and corn starch and use it for several batches of gummies. I dip the first few gummies in the sugar, then put them in a tall glass. I cover the top of the glass with my hand and shake. I add a few gummies at a time and shake. If the sugar gets too sparse, I dip a couple more in the sugar before adding to the cup.