Today, we’re diving into a delicious recipe that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things on the healthier side: Homemade Peach Ring Gummies.
These treats are not only packed with real peach flavor but also have significantly less sugar than their store-bought counterparts.
Plus, they’re super fun to make! 🍑
Why You’ll Love Homemade Peach Ring Gummies:
- Real Peach Flavor: With fresh or frozen peaches blended into the mix, these gummies taste like you’ve bitten into a ripe, juicy peach.
- Less Sugar: Compared to most store-bought peach rings, these gummies contain much less sugar, making them a guilt-free treat.
- Customizable Texture: You can make them plain or toss them in sugar and citric acid for a tangy, sour kick.
- Chewy Perfection: The key to getting that chewy, gummy texture is drying them out at room temperature overnight.
Ingredients:
- 180g fresh or frozen yellow peaches (about ⅔ cup blended)
- 2 envelopes (~7g each, ~14g total) unflavored powdered gelatin
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave
- Optional: 1 ½ tsp tart cherry concentrate (for natural red coloring)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Peaches: Start by adding the peaches to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can strain the peach puree through a fine mesh sieve.
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the lemon juice. Stir well and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This step is called “blooming” and helps the gelatin dissolve evenly in the mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the peach puree with honey or agave. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring until well combined. You only need to heat it enough to melt the gelatin (around 120˚F), but avoid boiling it as high temperatures can denature the gelatin.
- Mix in the Gelatin: Once the peach mixture is warm, add the bloomed gelatin and lemon juice. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add Color (Optional): Divide the mixture into two bowls. If you’re using tart cherry concentrate or any natural red food coloring, add it to one of the bowls and mix well.
- Fill the Molds: Use two droppers to carefully fill each ring mold with the peach mixture. If you don’t have droppers, a small spoon can also work, though it might be a bit trickier.
- Chill and Set: Place the filled molds in the refrigerator and let them set for about 1.5 hours.
- Dry the Gummies: Once set, remove the gummies from the molds and place them on a wire rack. Allow them to sit at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. This drying process is crucial as it shrinks the gummies, concentrates the flavor, and gives them that perfect chewy texture.
Enjoy Your Homemade Gummies!
These peach ring gummies are a delightful treat that you can feel good about sharing with family and friends.
Whether you prefer them plain or with a dusting of sugar and citric acid for extra zing, you’ll love the authentic peach flavor and chewy texture.