Strawberry Fruit Snack: Healthy Gummies in 4 Hours 30 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Liquefy the berries. Place the 2 cups strawberries and 1 tbsp lemon juice in your blender. Pulse until the mixture is completely liquid and vibrant red.
2. Strain for smoothness. Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl if you want a seedless, professional look. Note: This step is optional but highly recommended for a velvety mouthfeel.
3. Bloom the gelatin. Pour 1/4 cup cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the 3 tbsp gelatin evenly over the surface. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it looks like a thick, wrinkled sponge.
4. Warm the base. Combine the strawberry puree and 2.5 tbsp honey in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir until the honey is fully melted and the liquid is warm to the touch.
5. Dissolve the gelatin. Add the bloomed gelatin sponge to the warm strawberry mixture. Stir gently until no lumps remain and the liquid is shimmering and smooth.
6. Fill the molds. Use a dropper to fill your silicone molds, or pour the mixture into a glass dish. Do this slowly until each cavity is perfectly level.
7. Remove air bubbles. Gently tap the molds on the counter a few times to force any trapped air to the surface.
8. Chill to set. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. You'll know they're ready when they are firm and spring back when pressed.
9. Release and store. Pop the snacks out of the molds and move them to an airtight container.