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Snacks and Appetizers

Cranberry Juice Gummy Bears

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Cranberry gummy bears on a plate
Cranberry juice bottle and plate of gummy bears

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After sticking to a strict version of the keto diet for a full year, I am now incorporating a small amount of fruit back into my diet.

I still plan to keep my sugar intake low due to the mental benefits I notice.

Unsweetened Cranberry Juice

Unsweetened Cranberry Juice

That’s why I was thrilled to see Ocean Spray Pure® Cranberry Juice. It’s the brand I grew up with but with no sugar added.

In the new year, we both plan to continue our healthy lifestyle journey, but with a little more variety.

A huge goal of mine is to make more of the things we eat and drink from home.

Cranberry gummies next to juice bottle

From dinner and drinks to snacks and desserts, I want to have easy-to-grab choices within our reach at all times.

Two things at the top of my list to make with Ocean Spray Pure® Cranberry Juice are slushies and gummies.

Since my taste buds are used to no sugar, I enjoy this juice simply blended with ice.

Cranberry juice slushy

An icy slushy is a tasty treat to enjoy after a workout or a snack. Add frozen fruits to create a delicious smoothie.

If you find the Ocean Spray Pure® Cranberry Juice tart, add a little sweetener to your liking.

A slushy isn’t something I can make ahead, but it’s quick and easy to blend the juice with ice.

Something I can make in bulk is Cranberry Gummy Bears.

Pile of gummy bears and cranberry juice

Mike loves gummy snacks. I would much prefer to make them instead of him buying sugar-filled bags at the store. 

With only a few ingredients, it’s easy to make a ton of Cranberry Gummy Bears.

Seriously, I made way too many. I’m cutting the ingredients down in the recipe below because I now have a serious army of gummy bears!

Ocean Spray® Pure Cranberry Juice

Ocean Spray® Pure Cranberry Juice is made from the juice of over 850 cranberries and contains 100% cranberry juice.

The juice is the closest you can get to the whole fruit unless you’re munching on whole cranberries. Do people do that? I’ve never seen someone pop a cranberry into their mouth.

If you’re looking to get some Vitamin C into your diet without added sugar, Ocean Spray® Pure Cranberry Juice is a great way to do so.

The juice has no sugar added, no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, is non-GMO, and has only 60 calories per serving.

To make Cranberry Gummies, you need Ocean Spray® Pure Cranberry Juice, plain gelatin, and an optional sweetener.

Cranberry slushy drink next to bottle

Other tasty ways to enjoy Ocean Spray® Pure Cranberry Juice are to blend into a smoothie, add to sparkling water, or enjoy a glass over ice.

Gummy bears on a plate with cranberries

Homemade Gummy Bear Recipe Notes and FAQ’s

Are gummy bears made from hooves?

Sort of. Gelatin is what makes gummy bears… gummy. Gelatin is made from the hooves and skin of pigs or cows. 

Can you freeze homemade gummy bears?

Yes. You can freeze homemade gummy bears for about 3 to 6 months. Put them in an airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag and toss them in the freezer. 

How do you make gummy bears not sticky?

To keep your gummy bears from being sticky, add two or three tablespoons of cornstarch and your gummies in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake them until they are evenly coated. 

Do homemade gummies need to be refrigerated?

If you’re going to eat them all in a day or two, you don’t need to refrigerate the gummy bears. If you’ll have them for longer than that, then you should refrigerate them. Remember, they’re made with gelatin, and gelatin is an animal product. 

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Yield: 10 servings

Cranberry Gummy Bears

Cranberry gummy bears

Make cranberry gummies using just a few ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Fridge time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup Ocean Spray Pure® Cranberry Juice
  • 4 tbs unflavored gelatin
  • 3 grams stevia, 1 packet

Instructions

  1. Add 1 tablespoon gelatin to 1/4 cup cold water and let sit for 1 minute.
  2. Bring Ocean Spray Pure® Cranberry Juice to a boil and stir in sweetener and remaining gelatin.
  3. Add juice mixture to the water and gelatin mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Fill gummy bear molds and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. Carefully remove bears from the molds and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Taste the cooled liquid to test the sweetness. You may want to add more or less sweetener depending on your preference. 

Recommended Products

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  • Gummy Bear Molds 
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  • Unsweetened Pure Cranberry
    Unsweetened Pure Cranberry
  • Stevia Packets
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  • Unflavored Gelatine Dessert Mix
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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

10 gummies

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 20Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 7mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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Cuisine: Dessert / Category: Snacks and Appetizers
Cranberry juice bottle and plate of gummy bears

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About Jennifer

Jennifer is the founder of A Magical Mess. She is married to a wonderful man, and together they live with their three rescue dogs. Jen is an entrepreneur at heart. Hobbies and interests include working, reading, playing word games, and learning new things.

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Comments

  1. Kacey Perez says

    April 13, 2020 at 6:53 am

    This is so fun! I have never made my own gummy bears but I have two daughters that would absolutely love helping me make these, and of course eat them when we were done!

    • Jennifer says

      April 13, 2020 at 8:15 am

      I hope all of you love them. They are fun to eat!!

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