Homemade Fruit Snacks
Homemade Fruit Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups mixed fruit, chopped (strawberries and blueberries suggested; for adding vegetables, use 1 cup fruit and 1/4 cup chopped vegetables)
- 1/4 cup no sugar added juice, prune, apple, or grape juice suggested
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional, or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 3 tablespoons gelatin, unflavored
Instructions
- 1
Measure 1 1/4 cups of chopped fruit. If you plan to add vegetables, use 1 cup of chopped fruit and 1/4 cup of chopped vegetables. Add the chopped fruit (and vegetables, if using) to a blender.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Measure 1/4 cup of no sugar added juice (such as prune, apple, or grape juice). Pour the juice into the blender with the fruit. You may add a little more juice if needed to achieve a very creamy consistency when blending.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Blend the fruit and juice mixture until completely smooth. If desired, add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blended mixture and blend again briefly to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the blended mixture from the blender into a saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin to the saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Heat the mixture over low to medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until all the gelatin has dissolved. This should take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once the gelatin is fully dissolved, carefully pour the mixture into a liquid measuring cup. This will make it easier to pour into the molds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the mixture from the measuring cup into silicone molds. If any pouring gets messy, use a spatula to gently slide the mixture into any remaining empty molds.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Place the filled molds in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours, or until the fruit snacks are completely set. For a firmer snack, use a higher ratio of fruit; for a more jello-like texture, use a higher ratio of juice.
⏱️ 120 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Fruit Snacks
- 1 1/4 cups mixed fruit, chopped (strawberries and blueberries suggested; for adding vegetables, use 1 cup fruit and 1/4 cup chopped vegetables)
- 1/4 cup no sugar added juice, prune, apple, or grape juice suggested
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional, or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 3 tablespoons gelatin, unflavored
Instructions
- 1
Measure 1 1/4 cups of chopped fruit. If you plan to add vegetables, use 1 cup of chopped fruit and 1/4 cup of chopped vegetables. Add the chopped fruit (and vegetables, if using) to a blender.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Measure 1/4 cup of no sugar added juice (such as prune, apple, or grape juice). Pour the juice into the blender with the fruit. You may add a little more juice if needed to achieve a very creamy consistency when blending.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Blend the fruit and juice mixture until completely smooth. If desired, add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blended mixture and blend again briefly to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the blended mixture from the blender into a saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin to the saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Heat the mixture over low to medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until all the gelatin has dissolved. This should take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once the gelatin is fully dissolved, carefully pour the mixture into a liquid measuring cup. This will make it easier to pour into the molds.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the mixture from the measuring cup into silicone molds. If any pouring gets messy, use a spatula to gently slide the mixture into any remaining empty molds.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Place the filled molds in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours, or until the fruit snacks are completely set. For a firmer snack, use a higher ratio of fruit; for a more jello-like texture, use a higher ratio of juice.
⏱️ 120 min