Home Made Gummi Bears

I have recently been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and because of this I have had to radically change my diet.  From now on even good fats and natural sugars are off the menu and my diet has become very limited. Since my diagnosis I have had two episodes of acute pancreatitis and I am learning quickly that although some foods are delicious they are not worth the excruciating pain and the horrible stomach problems that persist for weeks after.  These home-made jellies do have natural sugar and some fat from the gelatin but are full or protein so as long as I limit my intake these are okay.  The flavour options are only limited to what concentrated fruit syrup ( no added cane sugar and organic ) you can find.  I use my silicon gingerbread moulds from Christmas and they then look cute too 🙂

• 1/2 cup non-hydrolysed gelatin ( I use Great Lakes)
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 cup organic fruit syrup (the ones pictured above are Apple)
• 1 cup of warm water

In a small saucepan gently heat fruit syrup and water.  Once warm remove from heat but leave in saucepan.  In a small mixing bowl gradually add the gelatin to the boiling water.  Making sure the whisk constantly until smooth and there are no lumps.  Slowly pour the gelatin mixture into your warm fruit syrup and whisk until smooth (do no over whisk as your mixture will go frothy and will become difficult to pour into your moulds).  Once combined immediately pour into your moulds then refrigerate until set (about 30 minutes).  Once set remove from mould and store in an airtight container in the fridge 🙂

If you are unable to find fruit syrup you can always substitute it with fruit juice.  It will not be as sweet but you can add 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.