Collagen Fruit Jellies (Printable)
Vibrant homemade fruit jellies boosted with collagen peptides for a healthy, naturally sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Juice Base
01 - 1 cup pure fruit juice (orange, berry, or apple)
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Collagen & Gelling
03 - 2 tablespoons high-quality collagen peptides powder
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjusted to taste
05 - 2½ tablespoons (25 g) unflavored powdered gelatin
→ Optional Enhancements
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Sliced fresh berries or citrus zest for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Pour the fruit juice and lemon juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the powdered gelatin evenly across the surface and allow it to bloom for 3 to 5 minutes undisturbed.
02 - Place the saucepan over low heat and stir gently until the gelatin has fully dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
03 - Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the collagen peptides powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract if using, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
04 - Taste the mixture and add additional honey or maple syrup as needed to reach your preferred level of sweetness.
05 - Transfer the mixture into silicone jelly molds or a parchment-lined, lightly oiled square baking dish.
06 - Press sliced fresh berries or a pinch of citrus zest into each mold or across the surface of the dish for added color and flavor.
07 - Refrigerate the molds or dish for a minimum of 2 hours, or until the jellies are firm and fully set.
08 - Carefully release the jellies from the silicone molds. If using a baking dish, cut into even squares with a knife. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste like gummy candies but quietly deliver a solid dose of collagen with every bite.
- The entire process takes under fifteen minutes of active work before the fridge does the rest.
02 -
- Never let the mixture boil because high heat breaks down both gelatin and collagen and you will end up with liquid that never sets.
- Bloom the gelatin before warming or it will form stubborn lumps that no amount of whisking can fix.
03 -
- Spray your molds with the lightest possible coat of neutral oil and every single piece will release cleanly.
- Mix collagen into the liquid off the heat because direct heat can clump it into stringy threads.