Vegan Pineapple & Strawberry Gummy Bears

INGREDIENTS

• Strawberry Gummy Bears:
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 cup fruit juice
  • 1 tbsp organic cane sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp agar-agar powder
• Pineapple Gummy Bears:
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/3 cup fruit juice
  • 1 tbsp organic cane sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp agar-agar powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep: Clean silicone molds and place on a fridge-friendly tray.
2. Blend & Sieve: Puree strawberries and pineapple separately; sieve into separate saucepans.
3. Cook & Mix: For each fruit: Add sugar and simmer puree for 8-10 minutes. Add juice and agar-agar paste (mixed with water). Cook on medium for 4-5 minutes.
4. Fill & Set: Use a dropper to fill molds; or pour little at a time and use spatula to smooth out, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Note: The texture of these are slightly different the the ones that use gelatin however they are just as good.
6. Agar-agar powder: Ensure to use agar powder; agar flakes will not work. And you will not taste the seaweed.
7. Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
8. Adjust sweetness if needed. Different sweeteners may vary in consistency.