Collagen Fruit Jellies (Printable)

Bouncy fruit jellies boosted with collagen peptides — a nourishing, gluten-free treat ready in under 3 hours.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Jelly Base

01 - 2 cups 100% fruit juice (orange, apple, berry, or a blend)
02 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional and adjusted to taste
03 - 3 tablespoons grass-fed collagen peptides (about 30 g)
04 - 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (about 30 g)
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Optional Add-ins

06 - 1/2 cup small diced fresh fruit such as berries, kiwi, or mango (about 75 g)

# Steps:

01 - Pour 1/2 cup of the fruit juice into a medium saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface and let it sit for 5 minutes until it blooms and becomes slightly thickened.
02 - Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until the gelatin dissolves completely. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil.
03 - Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining fruit juice, collagen peptides, honey or maple syrup if using, and lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until the collagen is fully dissolved and the mixture is completely smooth.
04 - If using diced fresh fruit, fold the pieces gently into the mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour the liquid into silicone molds or a parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking dish, dividing evenly.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the jellies are firm and fully set.
07 - Pop the jellies out of the silicone molds. If using a baking dish, cut into uniform cubes. Serve chilled and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like gummy candies but secretly deliver a solid dose of collagen for skin, hair, and joint support.
  • The recipe takes barely ten minutes of active work and the fridge does all the heavy lifting.
02 -
  • If the gelatin does not bloom properly in that first step, your jellies will have a grainy, unpleasant texture that no amount of chilling can fix.
  • Agar agar can replace gelatin for a vegetarian version, but the ratio and method are different so follow the package instructions carefully.
03 -
  • Always bloom the gelatin in cold or room temperature juice first, because hot liquid will cause it to clump into stubborn lumps that never dissolve.
  • Bloom the collagen peptides separately in a tiny splash of water before adding them if your brand tends to clump, it makes whisking much easier.

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