Black Currant Gummies (Print Version)

Chewy, fruity gummies bursting with tangy black currant sweetness. A delightful homemade treat made with fresh berries and simple ingredients.

# Components:

→ Black Currant Base

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen black currants
02 - 1/3 cup water
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Sweetener

04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Gelatin

05 - 3 tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin
06 - 1/3 cup cold water for blooming

→ Finishing

07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating, optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine black currants and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until berries soften and begin to burst.
02 - Remove from heat and use a fine mesh strainer to press the mixture into a bowl, extracting juice and pulp while discarding skins and seeds. Yield approximately 2/3 cup puree.
03 - Stir lemon juice and sugar into the black currant puree until sugar completely dissolves.
04 - Sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup cold water in a small bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until gelatin absorbs liquid.
05 - Return black currant mixture to saucepan over low heat. Add bloomed gelatin and stir continuously until completely dissolved, ensuring mixture does not reach a boil.
06 - Pour mixture into silicone candy molds or a parchment-lined 8x8-inch pan. Tap gently to eliminate air bubbles.
07 - Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until gummies are completely set and firm.
08 - Remove gummies from molds or cut into squares if using a pan. Optionally coat with granulated sugar. Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're surprisingly simple to make—no candy thermometer drama or temperamental techniques required.
  • The tangy-sweet balance keeps you reaching for just one more, which never actually happens.
  • Homemade means you control the intensity of that distinctive black currant punch.
02 -
  • Blooming gelatin is non-negotiable—cold water only, and you must wait the full 5 minutes or lumps will sabotage your entire batch.
  • The straining step determines everything; if you skip it or rush it, you'll taste the texture difference immediately.
03 -
  • Don't skip pressing the strainer—every drop of juice counts, and the effort takes thirty seconds but transforms the texture.
  • If your gummies seem too soft after 2 hours, give them the full overnight chill; they'll firm up significantly.
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