Homemade Grape Gummy Candy (Grapes Jujubes)

Homemade Grape Gummy Candy (Grapes Jujubes)

Ingredients

• 1½ cups fresh grape juice (from blended & strained grapes, or 100% juice)

• 2–3 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste)

• 2 tbsp lemon juice (brightens flavor)

• 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder

• Optional: a pinch of salt (makes the grape flavor pop)

Instructions

1. Bloom the gelatin
   Pour ½ cup cold grape juice into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the top. Let sit 5–10 minutes until spongy.

2. Heat the juice
   In a saucepan, heat the remaining 1 cup grape juice with sugar (or honey) and lemon juice over low heat. Warm—don’t boil.

3. Combine
   Add bloomed gelatin to the warm juice. Whisk gently until fully dissolved and smooth.

4. Mold
   Pour into silicone gummy molds or a lightly greased glass dish.

5. Set
   Refrigerate 2–3 hours, or until firm.

6. Unmold & enjoy
   Pop out gummies or cut into cubes (jujube-style).

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Texture & Flavor Tweaks

• Chewier jujubes: use 3½ tbsp gelatin

• Softer gummies (kid-friendly): use 2½ tbsp gelatin

• Extra grape punch: reduce juice slightly and simmer longer before adding gelatin

• Sugar-coated jujubes: lightly toss set gummies in fine sugar

Natural Grape Juice Option

Blend 2–3 cups seedless grapes, strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, then measure the juice.

Storage

• Airtight container in the fridge for 7–10 days

• Not shelf-stable (no preservatives)

If you want a vegan version (agar-agar), no-sugar option, or store-bought gummy texture, tell me your vibe and I’ll dial it in 🍬🍇