Collagen Fruit Jellies (Printable)
Chewy fruit jellies infused with collagen peptides for a healthy, guilt-free snack the whole family will love.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1 cup 100% fruit juice (orange, mixed berry, or apple)
02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional, adjusted to taste
→ Collagen and Gelling
03 - 2 tablespoons grass-fed collagen peptides (about 20 g)
04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (about 30 g)
# How-To:
01 - Pour the fruit juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and allow it to rest for 2 to 3 minutes until fully bloomed.
02 - Set the saucepan over low heat and stir continuously 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 set and firm to the touch.
06 - Remove the jellies from the molds. If using a baking dish, cut into bite-sized squares with a paring knife.
07 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They disappear from the fridge so fast you will question whether you actually made them.
- Three ingredients and zero baking mean you can pull these together while the coffee is still brewing.
02 -
- If the gelatin does not bloom properly you will end up with a weird skin on top and liquid underneath, so resist the urge to skip that resting step.
- Boiling the mixture kills the gelling power of gelatin entirely, so low and gentle heat is the only way to go.
03 -
- Spray your mold or parchment with the faintest mist of neutral oil and every single jelly will release without a fight.
- Let the mixture cool for five minutes before pouring into molds so you do not melt or warp soft silicone shapes.