Things You'll Need:
- 1 package flavored gelatin
- 6 packages unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Superfine sugar (optional)
- Bear candy molds (any small candy molds can be used)
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Step 1
Mix the unflavored gelatin and the flavored gelatin together in a saucepan.
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Step 2
Stir in ½ cup of cold water. Keep stirring the mixture until it turns into a soft ball or glob. For a deeper color gummy bear, add a few drops of food color to the mixture when you add the cold water. Use the food coloring that matches the color of the flavored gelatin, if desired.
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Step 3
Heat the mixture in the saucepan on a medium temperature making sure to keep stirring until all of the gelatin has dissolved.
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Step 4
Pour the gelatin mixture into the bear molds. If you want a light sugar coating on your gummy bears, sprinkle superfine sugar lightly over the gummy bears when you place them in the molds.
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Step 5
Put the molds into the freezer for 10 minutes, allowing them to cool.
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Step 6
Remove the molds from the freezer and pop your gummy bears out of the bear molds.
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Step 7
Store your gummy bears in an airtight container or plastic storage bag with a zip closure.
