Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups (Printable Version)

Playful lemonade gelatin cups with gummy bears; bright citrus flavor and colorful presentation for summer gatherings.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Jelly layer

01 - Fresh lemon juice — 1 cup
02 - Water — 1 cup
03 - Granulated sugar — 1/2 cup
04 - Unflavored gelatin — 3 envelopes (bloomed)
05 - Lemon zest — from 1 lemon

→ Gummy bear layer

06 - Assorted gummy bears — 1 cup

→ Decoration

07 - Fresh mint leaves — optional
08 - Lemon slices — optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine lemon juice, water, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan; sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it sit for 2 minutes to bloom.
02 - Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar and gelatin dissolve completely; do not allow to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest.
03 - Place 10–15 gummy bears into the base of each clear serving cup for best presentation.
04 - Ladle the warm lemon-gelatin mixture over the gummy bears, dividing evenly among the six cups.
05 - Allow cups to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until fully set, at least 2 hours.
06 - Just before serving, top cups with mint leaves and a lemon slice if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vibrant jelly and hidden gummy bears always draw delighted reactions at parties.
  • It&apo;s incredibly simple to make, but looks like you spent hours fussing over it.
02 -
  • If the jelly mixture ever boils, the gummy bears melt or the texture turns rubbery—so take it slow.
  • I once skipped the blooming step and ended up with unappetizing clumps, so always let that gelatin sit first.
03 -
  • A fine mesh sieve for the lemon juice guarantees completely smooth jelly layers.
  • Adding the zest after heating keeps its fragrance fresh and punchy.
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