Homemade Gummy Peach Rings Recipe
These Homemade Gummy Peach Rings are a delightful, chewy treat made from fresh or frozen peaches, lightly sweetened with honey or agave, and set perfectly with gelatin. They feature vibrant colors, including an optional tart cherry concentrate for a burst of red, and can be coated with a tangy sugar-citric acid mix for extra flavor and texture. Perfect for a healthier gummy candy alternative, these gummies are naturally gluten-free and can be customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 hours (including air drying)
- Yield: Approximately 30 gummy peach rings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 180g fresh or frozen yellow peaches (about 2/3 cup blended)
Gelatin Mixture
- 2 envelopes (~7g each, ~14g total) unflavored powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave
Optional Color and Coating
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tart cherry concentrate (or natural red food coloring)
- 1/4 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon (or less) citric acid for coating
Instructions
- Blend the Fruit: Add the fresh or frozen peaches to a blender and blend until completely smooth. For a smoother texture, optionally pass the blended fruit through a fine mesh strainer to remove some of the skin.
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small container, evenly sprinkle the unflavored powdered gelatin over the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until no dry grains remain, then let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Heat the Fruit Purée: While the gelatin blooms, combine the fruit purée and honey or agave in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously to combine. Heat until the mixture reaches just above 120°F to melt the gelatin without boiling, as boiling will denature the gelatin.
- Combine Purée and Gelatin: Add the bloomed gelatin and lemon juice mixture to the warmed fruit purée. Stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Fill Your Molds: Divide the mixture equally into two small bowls. Stir the tart cherry concentrate into one bowl to create two different colored mixtures. Lightly spray your silicone molds with avocado oil or cooking spray. Using two spoons or droppers simultaneously, fill each ring mold with the two different colors to create distinct layers or halves. Transfer the filled molds into the refrigerator and chill for 1.5 hours to set.
- Air Dry the Gummies: Once set, carefully remove the gummy rings from the molds and place them on a wire rack. Let them air dry for 8 hours or overnight. This drying process allows the gummies to shrink, intensify in flavor, and develop the perfect chewy, gummy texture.
- Optional Coating: Just before serving, optionally coat the gummies in a mixture of sugar and citric acid to add a tangy, sweet crust. Note that coating too early can draw moisture from the gummies and cause them to dissolve, so it’s best to coat only the portions you plan to eat immediately.
Notes
- Passing blended fruit through a fine mesh strainer is optional but results in a smoother gummy.
- Do not boil the fruit purée after adding gelatin to prevent gelatin from losing its gelling properties.
- Use silicone molds for easy removal of gummies.
- Air drying is crucial for achieving the characteristic gummy texture and flavor concentration.
- Coat gummies with sugar and citric acid mixture only right before eating to avoid moisture-related disintegration.
- This recipe yields two colors of gummies if you use the tart cherry concentrate; otherwise, the gummies will be a single peach color.
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