I think some of the first words out of my son's mouth were "fruit snacks!" My son easily goes through a box of fruit snacks a week.... or more (don't worry, I brush his teeth religiously). He can't get enough of them! I decided to give homemade fruit snacks a whirl and he loved them! I found a recipe using gelatin and thought they would come out a little bit like jello jigglers, but they are the texture of fruit snacks and don't need to be refrigerated! I used ice trays from the dollar store for my mold, but you can find jello molds at many dollar stores or WalMart.
Homemade Jello Fruit Snacks Recipe:
1 (3 oz) package gelatin, any flavor
2 (.25 oz) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/3 c. water
Directions:
Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into molds and allow to set at least 20 minutes.
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Wow, I never have to eat a green one again, omg, I love it!!!!!! My grandkids never like the green ones and always give them to me, yuk!!! Thank you so much for this, now to find some little molds.
ReplyDeleteIn Target's dollar section they always have all kinds of ice molds and they even have the silicon ones.
DeleteI just made poured mine into a food dehydrator fruit roll up tray! I'm beyond excited!
DeleteWhere did you find your molds?
ReplyDeleteI just used a small ice tray I found at the dollar store. Thanks!
DeleteI used hard candy molds I found at Hobby Lobby, once you get one to release from the mold it's easy to get the rest out!
DeleteLove this! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Gelatin is now on the grocery list!
ReplyDeleteHow easily did they come out of the molds?
ReplyDeleteMrs. Fitz,
DeleteI didn't have any problems getting them out of the mold. I just used my fingers and they came right out!
Could you use sugar free jello?
ReplyDeleteTina,
DeleteI think that sugar free jello would be fine! Let me know how it goes!
My friend just made the sugar free kind and said that they were a little tart. She also used V-fusion juice instead of water to boost the nutrition!
DeleteI wanted to make them with sugar-free jello but when I got home I realized that the regular jello comes in 3 oz boxes but the sugar-free jello comes in 0.3 oz boxes.....that's 10 boxes of sugar-free jello for one recipe! Did your friend use 10 boxes?
DeleteThe regular Jello has a higher weight because the sugar weighs more than artificial sweetener, they still yield the same amount of final product.
DeleteI just used sugar free Walmart brand jello, it's definently got a tartness to it! The question right now is if my sugar addicted 6 year old will eat these!
DeleteMaybe try half sugar free half regular...I think that is what I may do....
Delete1 Box of sugar free Jell-O is the same as 1 regular box Jell-O. Use them interchangeably. Weight makes no difference here.
Deleteyou've just made my day - my son, the "frui nack" addict will love these i'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so going to have to try this... thank you!! a bunch.
ReplyDeleteSimple enough, yet I would have never thought of it!
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You ladies never cease to amaze me, I am so pinning this and putting it on Miss Informations facebook page
ReplyDeleteThese are very good! I had silicone lego molds that I used for them and they turned out SO cute!
ReplyDeleteCould you use juice instead of water?
ReplyDeleteJulie,
DeleteI think they would be great with juice!
How long will they stay good? How do you store them?
ReplyDeleteElizabeth,
DeleteI am not sure how long they will stay good for. I stored them in an airtight container on my kitchen counter for 2-3 days and they were fine. I am sure you could even store them in little bags. Thanks!
Do these need to stay refrigerated?
ReplyDeleteHi Cara!
DeleteThey don't need to be refrigerated. Thanks!
This was a lot easier than I thought it would be! I definitely need to try it out.
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My boys would love this! Thanks for sharing :) I'd love for you to link up to my first ever linky party, Ta-Da Tuesday :) check it out HERE ! <3 from your newest follower and newbie blogger, I'd be delighted if you'd follow back!
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Thanks so much for stopping by and inviting us over! What a darling blog!
DeleteYou're too kind! Thank you have a blessed day!
DeleteThis is wonderful! My daughter eats a ton of them too and they are expensive! We'll have to give these a try! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi! I found your blog via Pinterist and I have a few questions:
ReplyDeleteDo you think that you could just pour them into a pan and cut them into cubes when they set?
If you store them in a baggie do they get stuck into a big mass? Hoy sticky/messy are they for a toddler?
Are they hard to get out of the molds?
Thanks!
Hi Amy! I think you could pour them into a pan and cut them into cubes after they have set. Another reader said that they did that and just used a little non stick cooking spray in the bottom of the pan and they didn't have any problems with sticking. They were maybe slightly more sticky than a regular fruit snack but my 2 year old didn't have any trouble with them. Hope that helps!
DeleteTo keep them from sticking together in a big mass, I dusted mine with corn starch and it worked.
DeleteThanks for the great idea! I scoured the house for something to use as a mold, and ended up using the case that my alphabet stamps came in (60 perfect little plastic squares) and sprayed it really good with pam. They popped out easily with a knife! ...oh, and I used sugar free jello
ReplyDeleteI pinned this. I should really try this. My son likes fruit snacks and with a toddler in the house again I'm sure she will be all about the fruit snacks, too.
ReplyDeleteI bet if you dusted them with a little corn starch after taking them out of the molds, they would not stick at all.
ReplyDeleteThose look yummy.
ReplyDeleteWe made these today in 3 flavors and they are great! More are on the horizon I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteOkay I feel dumb, do I let them set up in the fridge or the counter?
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie!
DeleteYou can just let them set up on the counter. Thanks!
Hi thanks for sharing the recipe. I just wrote about it on my site with photos of the candy I made. They taste awesome and I had great results. THis recipe is a keeper. I'll be checking out my dollar store for more molds next time I'm there. :) - Taryn Easy, Half an Hour Gummy Candies
ReplyDeleteJust a little bit confused on the directions -- after pouring the gelatin packets over the water, do you wait until the water is heated (and does it need to be boiling, or about how warm should the water be?) to stir in the gelatin, or do you stir in the gelatin at the same time that the water is heating up?
ReplyDeleteHi!
DeleteSo after sprinkling the gelatin over the water in a small saucepan just stir in the gelatin at the same time the water is heating up over medium heat until gelatin is completely dissolved.
How much does this make? It doesn't seem like it would make very much at all with only 1/3 cup water.
ReplyDeleteHi!
DeleteIt depends on how big your molds are. I used an ice tray and filled them up about 2/3 of the way full and it made about 20 large fruit snacks. Thanks!
I can't wait to try these! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI tried these today, and they came out great! I used sugar free jello, and I had no problems :)
ReplyDeleteso neat! thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! These are so fun! Thanks for the recipe
ReplyDeleteI just stocked up on jello! Thanks! This is great.
ReplyDeleteThose of you that used Sugar Free Jello, did you use 10 boxes to get the 3 oz stated in the recipe or just one box?
ReplyDeleteJust 1! It's the same amount of gelatin as a regular box, not sure the whole miniscule weight thing on sugar free, that confuses me too!
DeleteIt's because there is more weight to actual sugar than the substitute :)
DeleteI saw these on good ol pinterest and just had to try it. I think I may have done it wrong, because it only made 6 small shapes. (i bought an apple shaped ice cub try) I'm from Canada and don't do oz. very well, so I tried to convert everything and they were soooo dense. My daughter wouldn't eat them. I put in one box of Jello and 3 tsp of gelatin. Does this sound right? Thanks for any help!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Steph!
DeleteI am not sure how the ounces convert either. I just went by the amounts that were on the boxes that I purchased which were 1 (3 oz) package gelatin, 2 (.25 oz) envelopes unflavored gelatin and 1/3 c. water. I am sorry I'm not more help!
I am not sure but I think 1 packet of unflavored gelatin is about 1 Tablespoon.
DeleteSorry I realize this post is older but I just wanted to chime in...
DeleteAny time I need a conversion I google "how many __ in a __" and I just did it and it's 1 US oz = 6 US teaspoons. Hope that helps.
Can't wait to try the recipe! Thanks!
Raed, I believe the oz in this scenario are a weight, so it would not always correspond to a volume measurement. Ounces correspond to teaspoons only when they are also a volume -- like with liquids.
Deleteim super picky when it comes to textures, do they truly have a fruitsnack texture as opposed to a jell-o texture?
ReplyDeleteI'm really picky when it comes to textures. Do they truly have a fruit snack texture as opposed to a jello texture?
ReplyDeleteHi Brandy!
DeleteYes, it is more the texture of a fruit snack rather than jello. It is firmer and chewier than jello would be.
Always looking for low calorie snacks! I am super excited to try this. Do they need to be in the fridge after they are made?
ReplyDeleteThey don't need to be refrigerated. Thanks!
DeleteJust made these (regular and sugar free) and they came out great! Thanks for the wonderful idea :)
ReplyDeleteI'm gladsome to mature so more serviceable and informative assemblage on your website.
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Found on Pinterest. Put on my summer bucket list. Made these with my boys just now. Can't wait for them to set up!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteDo you do this to be healthier or because they are cheaper? 1/3 C of water doesn't seem like much compared to the price you can get a box at Costco....
ReplyDeleteI found them online and decided to give them a whirl. We still buy regular fruit snacks, but just wanted to try something new for the kiddos. :)
DeleteHow many does this make? Just curious since knox isn't the cheapest thing!
ReplyDeleteHi Jamy!
DeleteMine made about 15-20 fruit snacks that were the size of ice cubes, because I only had ice trays. It just depends on what size of molds you use. Sorry I'm not more help!
How can 1/3 cup water make that many snacks?
Delete^ I don't understand how 1/3 cup water can make that many snacks either.
DeleteIt doesn't make very many. I probably won't use this recipe again. I have used others that made a lot more.
DeleteIt doesn't make very many. I probably won't use this recipe again. I have used others that made a lot more.
DeleteAhhh so gonna make these, gotta find the jello mold I got a couple of years ago that made jelly bean shapes :)
ReplyDeleteJust made them and they turned out yummy but very sticky. I think if I put them in a plastic baggie they would just mush together. I used a chocolate mold from Joann's and it worked perfectly, although I would recommend getting 2 because they was a lot more gelatin left over.
ReplyDeleteFound you via pinterest! Finally I have a use for my jello bean mold they had at the grocery store around easter time about 9 years ago. They are just the right size and shape for fruit snacks!
ReplyDeleteI found jelly bean molds also. How well did they turn out? I can't wait to try them out.
DeleteCould you not just use two packs of flavored gelatin instead of the unflavored or will that not work? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Courtney!
DeleteI think that would work fine but they might be really flavorful! Let us know if you try it!
Made these today, did not come out well, I followed recipe exactly, but poured into a baking dish instead of molds because I didnt have any...were extremely sticky and had a weird texture to them, my son didnt have any interest in them. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if thats how they are...
ReplyDeleteAKK I used 3 sugar free packets and 1/2 of a sugar one and it was tart but the boys liked it, they are sticky do you need to leave them in the fridge if they are not all eaten?
ReplyDeleteHi Kelley!
DeleteSorry it took a few days to get back to you. They don't need to be refrigerated!
Thanks!
DeleteHope you like the post due to your inspiration!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.missinformationblog.com/2012/07/lego-fruit-snacks.html
Just tried this today! Ours were extremely sticky and very difficult to get out of the ice trays. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteYah mine were way sticky too! Am I doing it wrong? I'd like some pointers :)
DeleteMine were sticky at first but I put them in the fridge for ten minutes and came out much better. They don't need to be refrigerated after that though.
DeleteJust made these with my two girls 9 and 6. I have used plain gelatin in the past. I did a couple of things different.First, I let the gelatin bloom in the 1/3 cup water for about a minute. I poured into my small sauce put until it melted and was clear and then poured in the flavored gelatin. Stirred constantly for about 2-3 mins until dissloved. I also used regular jello and sugar-free, they both worked fine. I hope this hepls those that a little bit of trouble. My kids say that it taste like candy. Thanks for sharing the easy recipe.
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to make these today and although they turned out just fine-they had a weird consistency to them. I used 1 package of sugar free jello (.3 oz), 1/3 C water, and 2 (.25 oz) unflavored gelatin. They tasted like a hardened piece of jello. I'm glad I tried it, but I wasn't impressed.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone else have issue of the gelatine clumping ?????
ReplyDeleteYES! GROSS!
DeleteDoes anyone else have issue of the gelatine clumping ?????
ReplyDeletecould I replace the water with fruit juice or fruit puree?
ReplyDeleteHi!
DeleteI have never tried it but I am sure that would work! Let us know how it goes!
I made some of these the other day, and they definitely satisfied my craving for fruit snacks but I had a harder time getting them out of the mold I used (probably because it was weird). Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome and look so tasty. I will definitely have to try this with my kids. I am your newest follower. Have a terrific week. Athena http://www.thestuffofsuccess.com.
ReplyDeleteJust made them a few minutes ago. From what have read so far they should turn out great. I just hope that I would be able to get them out easily & I hope my picky eater will like them too. Thank you for sharing this with the world. I am a home-school mom who is on a very tight budget. So I try to make ways of making snacks healthier, less expensive, not a lot of ingredients and easy to make with out all the fuss and muss. Again, thank you very much for posting.
ReplyDeleteJust made these! Easy, cute, and yummy! I spent a $1 on two silicone candy trays from Walmart that were perfect for these treats! I ended up with 24 grape and strawberry shaped treats, plus a little extra. For that, I sprayed a (coated type) paper plate with a little cooking spray. I poured the extra into a thin layer. In less than two minutes, it was a squishy fun fruit roll type treat that my three year old loved! Would be easy to do and cut into various shapes...and good for keeping busy while we wait for the others to set up! Thanks for the fun idea!
ReplyDeleteI made these for my kids and they loved them thanks! http://www.onecreativehousewife.com/2012/08/homemade-fruit-snacks.html
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI’d love it if you shared this with the Fun Family Crafts audience.
FFC is similar to Craftgawker but it only features kid friendly tutorials.
Looking forward to seeing what fun crafts you submit!
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I wonder if you could replace the water with fruit juice for an added punch of flavor? Can't wait to try.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I made this and it was so much easier and quicker than I expected.
ReplyDeleteI used ice cube trays as my mold, and I had to let them set a little longer than you recommended, but it was still great!
Also, I used V8 Fusion instead of water, and it worked perfectly! In fact, compared to the ones I made with water, the V8 ones were prettier and had much more flavor. They seemed to set up a little thicker too, which I enjoyed.
Since my Albertsons has had unflavored gelatin on clearance for $0.25 each, I'm well beyond stocked up. Would it make a big difference if I used all unflavored gelatin along with fruit juice instead?
ReplyDeleteI am not sure how that would work! Let us know if you try it! It seems like it would be ok.
DeleteFinally made these for my boys today and they loved them! I shared them on my blog: http://www.crosbiecrew.blogspot.com/2012/08/lego-fruit-snacks.html
ReplyDeleteAwesome! My daughter calls them "gummie fruit". I can't wait to try a homemade version! Thanks for sharing and linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI just found your site on pinterest and am so excited to have wandered onto your site! Thank you for such wonderful recipes.
ReplyDeleteSaw these repinnd and had to come visit. Can't wait to check out more of your posts. These look great
ReplyDeleteThanks for this! I'm adding gelatin to my shopping list and making these for my kiddos lunch boxes.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to try them...I'm going to use my chocolate candy molds as they are smaller like the packaged fruit snacks
ReplyDeleteFruit snacks are bad for your child's teeth,use the molds and make chocolate instead ,Chocolate is not only beneficial to your health with antioxidants known to help fight cancer,but the chocolate will dissolve in your mouth /teeth unlike gummy fruit snack which pull out filling and damage teeth by sticking in the crevices rotting the tooth.Good Luck with the dentist bill.
ReplyDeleteThe only chocolate that is beneficial to your health is dark chocolate. And even then, the health benefits are negligible at best. The sugar content of any chocolate (except 100% chocolate) is going to be just as bad for teeth as fruit snacks. If you want the most and the best antioxidants, eat fruits and vegetables of all colors (not only green).
DeleteSo I've made my own marshmallows in the past, first using gelatin as per the original recipe,
ReplyDeleteand then later, replacing the gelatin with pectin, which is a nice fruit-based alternative to animal products... I wonder if pectin would work in this recipe also? Perhaps using pectin and fruit juice, like so many others have suggested?
what a great idea! Can't wait to pick up gelatin!
ReplyDeleteI just made the gummys and I loved them. I just used the tinyest bit of canola oil in the mold and they popped right. Thank you for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI found Jell-O jelly bean mold trays. They are the perfect size, and about 100 molds per tray. (I found 3 of them). Can't wait to try these!!!
ReplyDeletewhere did you find jelly jelly bean mold trays, I would love to check those out!
DeleteHUGE hit at my house today and they were all made by my 8 year old!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these! We have the Jello Jelly Bean mold and I think it will work perfectly.
ReplyDeletelove this. pin it~ i m a snack person.and i eat sweets a lot in the off~ i cant wait to make these~ these are definately more healthy. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI made these with walmart brand jello, and they are really sweet and I think too sugary, so I do not recommend walmart brand.
ReplyDeleteI made these with walmart brand jello, and they are really sweet and I think too sugary, so I do not recommend walmart brand.
ReplyDeleteI am a little confused on the directions as well. So do I make the jello following the directions on the box and then pour the gelatin over that? How much water do I use? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Shellise,
DeleteJust put the water in a saucepan and sprinkle the Jello and gelatin on top. Don't follow the directions on the box. Hope that helps!
Tried making these but they turned out hard and difficult to chew...any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteTried making these but they turned out hard and difficult to chew...any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteI used one box of jello mango flavor and two packages of the knox unflavored gelatin packs. I wisked like the devil each time I added a pack of the gelatin, it firms up kind of quick. Also I used new ice cube trays and put like a spoonful in each spot and they came out great!
Deletejust made these, was so suprised, they came out great, super easy. I bought new ice cube trays cause I didnt get a chance to get molds, and that worked great, just poured a spoonful in each spot. I tried mango first, yummmmmm thank you. we grab like two or three store bought fruit snack packs each time we reach for them, they are expensive and go fast. This recipe is easy, inexpensive and fun, thanks!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have made these several times now. I use a large box of SF jello and a 1 oz box of gelatine with 2/3 c water. They are great! Love finding such a simple, easy to make sugarless, low calorie snack that also tastes great. Only takes a couple minutes to mix up and I have a great SF snack for when I have a sweet tooth. I keep a batch on hand in tupperware in the fridge all the time now. Seriously one of my best finds in 2012. Thank you to whoever shared this on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteAll that gelatin in only 2/3 cup water? How many and size did you get?
DeleteMade these yesterday with sugar free jello, no need to sweeten as they are sweetened with aspartame. I doubled the recipe and bought gelatin from the bulk food store and ice cube trays from the dollar store, as well as a candy mold. I used a shot glass (half a glass is 1 oz) to measure gelatin. I did spray molds with cooking spray before filling. I also did this in the microwave by boiling the water in a glass measuring cup (makes it a lot easier to pour in the mold) before adding the jello and gelatin, then microwaved again until dissolved.
ReplyDeleteMost single sized shot glasses only hold 1 to 1.5 ounces so I don't know how you're getting 1 ounce out of half a glass.
DeleteJust made these a few minutes ago, they tasted really good but had the consistency of rubber! My teeth almost bounced when chewing them, what did I do wrong? Maybe I didn't let the jello dissolve enough - I will try again but my 3 year old took a bite and spit it out.
ReplyDeleteSecond try was just as bad... good thing it only cost about 3 bucks...
DeleteThat's the downside, though: they're just as expensive (or even more expensive) than regular fruit snacks and they don't even have the benefit of being edible. Overall, they're not worth it.
DeleteThese are reminescent of the 60's & 70's .. we called it finger jello & pored it into a cake pan to set. Once it was set up, we'd cut into pieces or with a cookie cutter into shapes. The kids, grandkids always loved them. So do I!
ReplyDeleteCould you make a Video of you making these and where you got the molds from, that would be very helpful
ReplyDeleteHow can 1/3 cup water make that many snacks?
ReplyDeleteYes I'm wondering what the price comparison is for these. I don't seem to make too many, though delicious, for each batch. This is a great idea and allows for unique creations, but at 3 dollars for two batches, I wonder if I am saving money. Has anyone done a cost comparison by chance?
ReplyDeleteI did a price compare below based on Seattle/Olympia prices.
Deletedid you use regular ice cube trays that seems like they would be quite large I am having a hard time trying to figure out what is the best mold to use to make these?
ReplyDeleteWhen I made these, my jello/water mix had "foam". Did I not let it heat up enough? The snacks were good, but some of them had the chewy part of jello at one of the mold. Anyone else have this happen?
ReplyDeleteYes. Not sure what I did wrong. Also waiting on a reply from Six Sisters.
DeleteIs unflavored gelatin the same as sure jell pectin?
ReplyDeleteNo, unflavored gelatin and sure jell pectin are very different.
DeleteHave you ever used juice instead of water?
ReplyDeleteThese are cooling as I type this. I can't wait to try.
ReplyDeleteWhat't's old is new. When my children now in their 40's were small, I got the recipe from a magazine it was called finger Jello. Made it in a 13 x 9 cut into squares and dumed in a bowl and kept in frig. Wish I have a dollar for every square of the "Finger Jello" I made. Glad to see it's recirculating with a twist.
ReplyDeleteJust made these with my 9yo. We poured them into a Pam sprayed cookie sheet and then cut them into strips like, fruit roll-ups. Went over well!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the homemade. This requires a box.
ReplyDeleteMy family loves there now They want different flácida.
ReplyDeleteMy family loves there now They want different flácida.
ReplyDeleteI just finished making some of these. I used sugar free Jell-O and apple juice instead of water. I poured the mixture into a mini ice cube tray (the tray makes 72 mini cubes) and it filled the tray 2/3 of the way full. One they were set I really had no problem getting them out, and I let my daughter try one. She loved it and ate a handful more. I tried one and found that they're not exactly fruit snack texture, but still not bad! I'm waiting for my son to get home from school and give me his impression, but I think this is a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI am late to the party here, but, I'm gonna try to just have them set up in an 8x8 pan and cut them into cubes. I don't have enough or tiny enough mold. I'll post the results.
ReplyDeleteAny idea about the calorie count?
ReplyDeleteYes! Just hit on the "Magic" button under the picture. Then click on nutrition. It's our new sister website - My Recipe Magic. -The Six Sisters
DeleteAny idea about the calorie count?
ReplyDeleteTried this. The kids loved the taste. But, I wasn't too happy with the execution... they turned out looking all frothy. Also, they set very quickly - - literally, as I was pouring it out of the pan. By the time I got to the end of the pan, the jello was coming out in strands b/c it was setting. I must be doing something wrong... I'm not sure if I'm cooking it too long or not enough. Do you know? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what could have gone wrong. We didn't experience any of that so I'm not much help. Sorry about that.
DeleteJust tried this tonight, I used sugar free jello. Mine came our more like jello jigglers instead of a chewy snack. I put the water in, sprinkled on the jello/gelatin and stirred, it dissolved in about 3 minutes, did I maybe need to leave it on longer? The flavor was good (I used cherry so it was a little tart but I like that with the cherry flavor), but I was hoping for a chewy texture not a jiggly one lol. Any suggestions? Or is this recipe supposed to be jiggly?
ReplyDeleteThe recipe should come out quite chewy. It may have to do with the sugar free jello. I know a few readers have mentioned having the same problem when they have used that type of jello. I would suggest trying it with regular jello and see how it goes! Sorry about that!
DeleteI was wondering if anyone had organic version? Maybe just gelatin or agar and juice?
ReplyDeleteI tried these yesterday and today...they were great! We did Jolly Rancher Watermelon and Blue Raspberry. Super yummy and so neat to make your own fruit snacks. I was curious for price comparison though, too, so I sat down and did the math.
ReplyDeleteAt my local Costco (Seattle area), Treetop Fruit Snacks cost $12.24 for 80 pouches. Each pouch came with an average of about 8 individual fruit snacks (not nearly as much as I thought! Some only had six!!).
When I made the snacks using a heart silicone mold (I filled them to the same depth as the Treetop Fruit Snacks for a true comparison; they are not very thick, which I had never really noticed about the store bought kind, but it's true, they're pretty thin) at home, I was able to make 60 fruit snacks from one batch using the above recipe. 60/8 (8 snacks in one pouch compared to TreeTop) is 7.5 pouches, so the homemade way makes almost 8 pouches of fruit snacks.
At Walmart, each jello box was $0.50. The unflavored gelatin was $1.38 for four packets. Since you only need two packets per batch, that cost comes to $0.69. So, for 8 pouches of fruit snacks, it cost $0.50+$0.69= $1.19, making one pouch cost $1.19/8= $0.14875, so lets just say $0.15. One pouch of Treetop costs $12.24/80= $0.153.
So basically, costs almost exactly the same. If you wanted 80 packs of the homemade kind, you'd spend about $11.90, only $0.34 less than buying store bought.
Pros about homemade vs store bought:
-You can pick your favorite flavor! You can even create flavors by mixing and layering.
-Much less packaging involved; less waste
-You can choose your own design based on your mold
Pros about store bought vs homemade
-Convenience
-Not as sticky; a bit more chewy for those who like the chewier texture
Thanks for the recipe!!!
These turned out great! My unflavored gelatin didn't have the weight marked on the packets, so I just assumed it was the right amount, but then when I mixed everything, the mixture looked way too thick, so I just kept adding water until I thought it looked right - I probably doubled the water at least. I later found out they were the right amount, so I shouldn't have added the water - but in the end it made more fruit snacks, they set up just fine, and aren't bitter even though I used sugar free jello, so I'd probably do it the same way again!
ReplyDeleteAlso if you use sugar free jello, they're carb free, which is awesome! My husband and I have been trying to do low carb, and whenever you get a craving for sweets you're basically out of luck.
DeleteYou guys should sell the jello molds you used for the picture in your store. I can't find them anywhere!
ReplyDeleteThey have the mini egg jello molds on ebay.com.
DeleteFruit snacks is a misnomer; they'd be more accurately called sugar snacks...
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!!! thanks so much for sharing...awesome snack that you can actually know whats in!
ReplyDeleteThese should just be called gummies since there isn't actually any fruit in them. These really aren't all that better than regular fruit snacks since there's still a lot of questionable things inside the jello mix besides all the sugar. I can see just making these for fun but not as a replacement because you're still going to pay the same price (if not more) for these sugar snacks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! We like to offer all kinds of recipes on our blog. They are not for everyone. This is a fun activity to do with your kids sometime. We had a lot of fun with it last summer as we are always looking for different activities with the kids. Have a great day! :)
DeleteI just made these in the microwave took 45 seconds! So easy!
ReplyDeleteI tried cherry and orange today... and I didn't have cute ice cube trays or jello molds, so I used my tins for mini muffins- they stick just a little bit and I had to use a spoon to get them out. I thought they were yummy, my husband thought they were yummy, my mother thought they were yummy, my oldest son thought they were yummy and my youngest brother thought they were yummy. My youngest son, who I made them for, refused to try them. :-( He said he doesn't like jello, so he refused to try them, even though I let him pick out the flavors! We (adults) tried a packet of Kellog's brand fruit snacks, and everyone agreed- these tasted better and had a better texture. My son really is just that picky of an eater. Almost every night at dinner, unless it's hamburger helper, hot dogs, sloppy joes or something else very plain, it's a constant battle to get him to eat, and God forbid should we put a vegetable on his plate that's not corn or regular cut green beans with nothing else added to it! I've been searching Pinterest for quite a while trying to find meals and snacks for him that are healthy but he might actually try. The only successes I've had are a homemade spaghetti sauce with lots of veggies cooked and pureed so he doesn't know the veggies are there, and a dorito cheesy chicken bake that included sour cream that he didn't know was there (I know sour cream isn't healthy, but it was something new for him). I'm going to browse your stuff for other recipes I can try, but does anyone have any ideas on how I can get an extremely picky eater to try new things??
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