Homemade Fruit Snacks Recipe
These homemade fruit snacks are a delicious and healthier alternative to store-bought treats. Made from natural fruit puree and sweetened with honey or maple syrup, they offer a chewy, flavorful bite that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. With a simple gelatin base, these snacks are easy to make and customizable with your favorite fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 small fruit snacks 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Fruit Puree
- 2 cups fruit puree (e.g., strawberries, mangoes, or apples)
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Gelatin Mixture
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon citric acid (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients including your choice of fruit puree, honey or maple syrup, unflavored gelatin, and optional citric acid for tartness.
- Prepare Fruit Puree: Blend fresh or thawed fruit until completely smooth to achieve a consistent and lump-free puree that forms the base of your fruit snacks.
- Combine Fruit and Sweetener: In a medium saucepan over low heat, gently mix the fruit puree with honey or maple syrup, stirring to combine thoroughly without boiling.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Slowly sprinkle the unflavored gelatin into the warm fruit mixture, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Set the Mixture: Pour the gelatin mixture evenly into silicone molds or a flat dish. Allow it to cool at room temperature for a short while before transferring it to the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate Until Firm: Chill the molds for at least two hours or until the fruit snacks are completely set and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Remove the fruit snacks from the molds and enjoy your naturally sweet, chewy homemade treats!
Notes
- Citric acid is optional but adds a slight tartness that enhances the fruit flavor.
- You can use any fruit puree—fresh, frozen, or homemade—for variety.
- Store the fruit snacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Silicone molds make shaping easier, but a flat dish will work too; cut into pieces once set.
- For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar but note the texture may vary.
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