Description
These Shamrock Homemade Gummies with Jello are a fun, festive treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a sweet, fruity gummy. Made with applesauce, lime Jell-O, and gelatin, these gummies are easy to prepare at home using simple ingredients and a shamrock cookie cutter for that special holiday touch.
Ingredients
Gummy Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Applesauce
- 2.25 Cups Sugar
- 2 Lime Jell-O (3 oz boxes)
- 2 Packs Unflavored Gelatin
Additional Tools
- 1 Shamrock Cookie Cutter
- Parchment Paper for lining
- Additional Sugar for dusting and coating
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix the applesauce, sugar, lime Jell-O, and unflavored gelatin over medium to high heat. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil Mixture: Allow the mixture to boil for one full minute while stirring to ensure all ingredients are well dissolved and combined.
- Pour and Chill: Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot mixture into a 13×9 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours or until the mixture has fully set into a firm gummy texture.
- Cut Shapes: Once set, remove the gummy sheet from the baking dish. Lightly dust the surface with sugar. Using the shamrock cookie cutter, cut out shamrock shapes. To avoid sticking, dip the cookie cutter in sugar after each cut.
- Coat Gummies: Roll each gummy shamrock in additional sugar to coat all sides, including the bottom. Place the sugar-coated gummies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet to set.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly during boiling to prevent burning or sticking to the pan.
- Using parchment paper ensures the gummies release easily from the pan.
- Dipping the cookie cutter in sugar prevents the shapes from sticking and tearing.
- Store the gummies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- For a firmer texture, reduce the applesauce slightly or increase gelatin by 0.5 pack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
