Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups

# What You'll Need:

→ Jelly layer

01 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

02 - 1 cup water

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

04 - 3 envelopes (about 3 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin powder

05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Gummy bear layer

06 - 1 cup assorted gummy bears

→ Decoration (optional)

07 - Fresh mint leaves

08 - Lemon slices

# Method:

01 - Combine the lemon juice, water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the surface and let it sit for 2 minutes to bloom.

02 - Warm the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar and gelatin fully dissolve; avoid boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest.

03 - Place 10–15 gummy bears into the base of each clear serving cup so they are evenly distributed.

04 - Carefully pour the warm lemonade gelatin mixture into each cup, covering the gummy bears and filling the cups to the desired level.

05 - Allow the cups to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.

06 - Before serving, optionally top each cup with fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice for presentation.

# Expert Pointers:

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You get all the retro fun of gummy bears suspended in a silky, lemonade-infused jelly just like the viral videos—except homemade tastes better.
It's almost impossible to mess up, and the visual effect is always a crowd-pleaser at birthdays and picnics.

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If you rush the blooming or overheat the mixture, the jelly turns out grainy instead of smooth—so don’t lose patience here.
Swapping in agar-agar for the gelatin lets you make a vegetarian version, but you’ll need to simmer it well and act fast before it sets.

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