Gummy Worms

Gummy Worms

Ingredients:

12 tbsp sugar, separated

2/3 cup raspberry juice (see **below)

2/3 cup orange juice

8 tbsp corn syrup, separated

8 tbsp unflavored gelatin, separated

Food coloring, optional

Preparation:

Prepare an 8×8 inch pan by wetting it lightly with water. Place 4 tbsp gelatin in ¼ cup cold water to soften for about 5 minutes. Place the raspberry juice, 6 tbsp sugar and 4 tbsp corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Once dissolved stir in the gelatin and continue stirring until gelatin dissolves. At this point add food coloring. Now pour into the prepared 8×8 pan and leave until completely set, approximately 4-6 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Repeat procedure with orange juice: place 4 tbsp gelatin in ¼ cup cold water to soften for about 5 minutes. Place the orange juice, 6 tbsp sugar and 4 tbsp corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in the gelatin and continue stirring until gelatin dissolves. At this point add food coloring. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan. Pour over raspberry layer and leave until completely set, 4-6 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.

When set, turn out of pan and cut with a sharp knife into long, thin strips to resemble worms.

** Raspberry juice can be obtained from boiling fresh or frozen raspberries over medium heat. Place 1.5 cups of berries in a small saucepan and heat, stirring occasionally, until they are very liquidy. Pour through a strainer, reserving juice, and press fruit against the strainer to squeeze out all the juice.

Blueberry Gummies

Blueberry Gummies

MAKES 36 TO 42 SQUARES

Gelatin is a fantastic food-as-medicine ingredient for healing the structures and tissues of the body and aiding in detoxification. These gummy snacks are fun to eat and good for you. For sour gummies, omit the honey and add 1/3 cup organic lemon juice to the blueberries before heating. For flavor variation, substitute other berries for the blueberries.

1 cup organic blueberries, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, grape juice or water
4 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
-Honey or agave syrup, to taste, optional

1. Place blueberries and juice in a heavy saucepan and warm over medium heat. Stir and allow to cook until the liquid is steaming and the blueberries are plump.

2. Place berry mixture into a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the lid and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

3. Add gelatin and blend again until smooth.

4. Pour mixture into a 9×9-inch glass dish (or silicone candy mold, if desired) and refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes. Unmold or cut into squares or strips. Alternatively, use small cookie cutters to cut into fun shapes.

Nutrition Per Gummie:

Calories: 5

Fat: 0

Carbohydrates: 1

Sugar: 0

Protein: 1

TIP Silicone candy molds are available at your local craft store.

Recipe from Living Without Magazine