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Blue raspberry gushers being held with the inside being squeezed out

Blue Raspberry Gushers

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These blue raspberry Gushers are a homemade version of the classic! They're made with real fruit, gelatin, and natural dyes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 6 hours
Servings 6
Author Michelle

Ingredients

For the gummies

For the filling

Instructions

  • Combine the apple juice and blue spirulina in a pot and whisk well. Sprinkle over the gelatin. Allow to sit for 5 minutes to harden.
  • Transfer to the stove and heat on medium-low for 2-3 minutes until the mixture returns to liquid.
  • Use a dropper to transfer the gummy mixture into a mold of your choice (like this) and fill only half way. Set aside the rest of the apple juice mixture and transfer the gummy mold to the freezer to set.
  • While the gummy base sets, combine the raspberries, honey, and water in a pot. Set on the stove over medium-low heat and allow to come to a low simmer. Carefully mash the berries with a potato masher (or a fork) until the mixture is mostly liquid. Remove from the stove.
  • Carefully strain the raspberries through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, adding the lemon juice at the end.
    • Save the strained raspberry pulp to add to smoothies or yogurt bowls!
  • Combine the arrowroot starch with 1 tsp of water and whisk well. Add it to the raspberry mixture and stir until thickened.
    • The mixture should be thick like jam. If it's not thick enough, pop it in the microwave for 10-20 seconds (or on the stove) until thickened.
  • Remove the gummy mold from the freezer. The base should be set. Use a piping bag or a dropper to add a small dot of filling into the center of each gummy.
  • If the rest of the blue apple juice mixture has set, place it back on the stove for a minute or so (whisking well) to return it to liquid. Allow to cool slightly before using a dropper to fill the rest of the gummy molds.
  • Return the full gummy molds to the fridge and allow to set for 3-4 hours. Store in the fridge and enjoy!

Notes

Store in the fridge for 2-3 days. They need to be kept in the fridge to maintain their texture. 
Keep in mind that the filling will lose color over time. Since the filling is totally naturally colored from the raspberries, it does oxidize a bit over time.