These lavender lemon homemade gummies are the perfect soothing fruit treat you can make at home. Here’s how to make them.
How to Make Homemade Fruit Gummies
- Steep & Strain. Boil water, then remove from heat. Add lavender, steep for 5 minutes, then strain and discard the lavender.
- Mix & Dissolve. Add lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest to the lavender water. Stir, then whisk in gelatin and heat gently until fully dissolved (3–4 minutes). Do not boil.
- Mold & Chill. Pour the mixture into silicone molds and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
Why Are My Homemade Gummies Melting?
If you find that your homemade fruit gummies are melting faster than you would like, one possibility could be the type and amount of gelatin used in the recipe. If too little gelatin is used, it may not set properly and melt easily.
The temperature of your kitchen could also be playing a role in the melting process. If it is warmer than usual, the gummies may not set properly and lose their shape. It may help to store them in the refrigerator for a while until they are slightly chilled.
Is Culinary Lavender the Same as Regular Lavender?
Culinary lavender is a type of lavender that is specifically grown and dried for use in cooking and baking. It has a distinct flavor that is both floral and slightly herby. Its fragrance is also slightly sweeter than other types of lavender.
It’s important to note that not all lavender is safe for consumption, so it is important to source culinary lavender specifically for culinary purposes.
Lavender Homemade Gummies
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp culinary lavender crushed
- 2 tbsp gelatin
Instructions
- Add the water to a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add the lavender and steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain and discard the lavender.
- Return to the stove.
- Add the lemon juice, honey and lemon zest and stir to combine.
- Whisk in the gelatin.
- Heat the mixture over medium low heat until everything has dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
- Do not let boil!
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds and refrigerate for minimum one hour to set.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
