Collagen Fruit Jellies (Print Version)
Chewy, naturally sweet fruit jellies boosted with collagen for a healthy, guilt-free treat the whole family will love.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1 cup 100% fruit juice (orange, mixed berries, or apple)
02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)
→ Collagen & Gelling
03 - 2 tablespoons grass-fed collagen peptides (about 20 g)
04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (about 30 g)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Pour the fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes to bloom.
02 - Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until the gelatin dissolves completely. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
03 - Remove from heat. Add the collagen peptides and honey or maple syrup if using, stirring thoroughly until fully combined.
04 - Pour the liquid into silicone molds or a small baking dish lined with parchment paper.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the jellies are completely firm.
06 - Once set, gently remove the jellies from the molds. If using a baking dish, cut into bite-sized squares with a paring knife.
07 - Transfer the jellies to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like candy but secretly feed your skin and joints with every bite.
- Three ingredients and a saucepan are all you need, which means almost zero cleanup on a lazy afternoon.
02 -
- Gelatin must bloom in cold or room temperature liquid before heating, or you will end up with clumpy lumps that never dissolve no matter how hard you stir.
- Boiling the mixture destroys the gelling power entirely, so keep the heat low and patient.
03 -
- A teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or zest stirred in at the end brightens every single flavor profile and makes them taste less like a health project.
- Use the cutest silicone molds you can find because shaping these into hearts or stars turns a simple snack into something people photograph.