This homemade gummy candy is made with fresh berries, kombucha and just a touch of agave syrup, making them the healthiest gummy fruit snack around!

Learn how to make homemade gummy candy! It’s easier than it sounds!

GUESS WHAT?!! Sorry if I seem overly excited, but this is kind of a big deal for me.

Because these amazing homemade gummy candies have made it possible for me to enjoy my all-time favorite candy, which is gummy anything: bears, worms, peach rings, Gushers (back in the day), you name it- while also feeling healthy AF about it.

And not getting a weird stomach ache from eating too many of them which always happens because I have zero self-control around gummy candy.

This is why I’m not really allowed to bring bags of gummy candy home.

Even the all-natural ones made from beeswax or fruit pectin still make my tummy sad because I will 100% eat 100 of them in one sitting. I can’t help it.

Sometimes I buy the gummy vitamins just so I that I’m allowed to eat a couple of them a day in order to keep my gummy cravings at bay.

But now I have something even better: these homemade Mixed Berry Kombucha Gummies!

Ingredients we need for homemade gummy candy: 

• Fresh fruit puree – I used raspberry and strawberry because that’s what I had on hand, but honestly, you could use any type of fruit that can be pureed.
• Kombucha– yes, the fizzy fermented drink that’s full of probiotics. Score.
• Gelatin– a rich source of dietary collagen; consuming gelatin has tons of health benefits for your skin, hair, nails, bones and more. The kind I use in recipes is from

The best part about these homemade Kombucha Gummies  (besides the health factor) is that you can get super playful with the molds.

If you have a silicone ice cube tray already, by all means..but why not have some fun with it too while you’re at it?

“>animals, “>robots,

Tips for making the best homemade gummy candy: 

• Gelatins are not created equal. You will need to look at the bloom strength when purchasing gelatin. The most common brand is Knox, which has a bloom strength of 225 and it would work fine here. “Platinum” gelatin goes up to 260 and “Gold” is generally around 200, “Silver” is 160, and “Bronze” can be as low as 125 – practically useless for homemade gummy candy. If you only find powdered gelatin with a bloom strength of under 200, you would need to increase the quantity of gelatin or you might end up with jelly, not kombucha gummies.
• Make sure you don’t boil the gelatin!
• Gelatin begins to set pretty quickly as it cools down, so it is best to keep to work relatively quickly when filling your molds.

Variations on these homemade kombucha gummies: 

• I used strawberries and raspberries for this kombucha gummies recipe, but any berry would work.
• If you want to become more creative with your fruit, note that certain fresh fruits can prevent gelatin from setting and are best avoided. Amongst them are pineapple, kiwi, mango, ginger root, papaya, figs, or guava.

• Alcohol can also interfere with the setting properties of gelatin in high portions. Cooking the alcohols reduces the alcohol content and makes your homemade gummy candy gel easier.

How long will these homemade gummies last?

I recommend you keep your homemade healthy gummies in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. That way they will last for about 2 weeks. If you leave them at room temperature they will last a few days as well but I’d strongly recommend storing them in the refrigerator.

How do I keep my homemade gummy candy from sticking together?

If you find that your homemade kombucha gummies stick together, simply sprinkle a small amount of powdered sugar or even cornstarch over the gummies and shake before storing them in airtight containers.

Did you make these Mixed Berry Kombucha Gummies? share your homemade gummy candy on Instagram with the hashtag #LePetitEats so I can see!

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Mixed Berry Kombucha Gummy Snacks

These easy Homemade Gummy Candies are made with fresh berries, kombucha and just a touch of agave syrup, making them the healthiest gummy snack around!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade gummy bears, homemade gummy candy, kombucha gummies

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Chilling time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes

Servings 20

Calories 35 kcal

Author Denisse

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped berries I used raspberries and strawberries
• 1 cup kombucha use berry flavored kombucha for extra berry goodness
• 4 tablespoons high-quality gelatin
• 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

Instructions

1. Puree berries in a high speed blender or food processor. Pass through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any seeds. You should have about 1 cup of fruit puree.

2. In a small pot over very low heat, warm the kombucha gently for about 1-2 minutes (do not boil). Gradually whisk in gelatin until dissolved (kombucha will fizz slightly).

3. When gelatin has dissolved completely, quickly whisk in fruit puree and honey or agave.

4. Pour mixture into molds and chill for 1-2 hours or until solid. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

• Gelatins are not created equal. You will need to look at the bloom strength when purchasing gelatin. The most common brand is Knox, which has a bloom strength of 225 and it would work fine here. "Platinum" gelatin goes up to 260 and "Gold" is generally around 200, "Silver" is 160, and "Bronze" can be as low as 125 - practically useless for homemade gummy candy. If you only find powdered gelatin with a bloom strength of under 200, you would need to increase the quantity of gelatine or you might end up with jelly, not kombucha gummies.
• Make sure you don't boil the gelatine! 
• Gelatin begins to set pretty quickly as it cools down, so it is best to keep to work relatively quickly when filling your molds.