PURELY VEGAN GUMMY BEARS

Directions

1. STEP 1: In a small saucepan, add agar agar powder into juice and whisk until completely dissolved. Bring mixture to a simmer and whisk again. Allow mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes or until the consistency is thickened and syrup-like (but not quite as thick as honey)

2. STEP 2: Whisk occasionally while the mixture is simmering so that none of the mixture overcooks on the bottom or sides of the saucepan. Once the mixture is done, you can add honey if needed. Some juices are not as sweet, and adding the agar agar powder further dilutes the sweetness. If using honey, stir in until dissolved.

3. STEP 3: Keep the saucepan on the stove (so that it doesn’t cool too quickly), but turn off the heat. Pop any air bubbles.

4. STEP 4: Pour into molds, or on a plastic-wrap-lined baking sheet, if you don’t have a mold.

5. STEP 5: Place into refrigerator until firm (about 10- 15 minutes). Keep fruit snacks stored in the refrigerator until ready to eat.