Low calorie sugar free gummy worms??!!! NOM NOM NOM

splucy
splucy Posts: 353
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I have deprived myself of gummy lollies for so long and have been indulging in sugar free jell-o for quite some time now... only to discover recently that you can make gummy candy with it!? WAIT WHAT?

This is new to me and I've been on MFP for about 9 months, so in case you haven't heard of it, this is how it is apparently made -

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 packages sugar-free jello, any flavors
1 cup boiling water

Directions:

1 Combine all ingredients until dissolved.
2 Line a tray with bake well (non-stick) paper and pour in.
3 Refrigerate until firm.
4 Cut into"worm-like" strips.

Mmmmmm I'm going to try this on the weekend. Sounds easy and I love the sugar free jelly flavours that I have at home. ^_^
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  • Ekoria
    Ekoria Posts: 262 Member
    That sounds amazing, I am totally trying this!
  • pittcurl
    pittcurl Posts: 82 Member
    Definitely bumping this one for later.... I haven't had my gummy worms since I became diabetic.
  • kaybelmore
    kaybelmore Posts: 124
    I wonder what would happen if you replaced the unflavored gelatin with Agar? They might hold up more like a traditional gummy...might have to do some kitchen science this weekend :)
  • zeegee2
    zeegee2 Posts: 19 Member
    I have been craving gummy worms and gummy bears for weeks! trying this tonight!
  • batewellb
    batewellb Posts: 20
    I've been craving those little guys. Thanx
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    Certainly going to try these! Thanks! :)
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I made gummy worms wayyyy back in middle school for a science project, and I couldn't remember how I did it, but this was how! :) Thanks for posting, I have an obession with gummies!
  • jojigirl
    jojigirl Posts: 18 Member
    Anyone know how you could make them sour, like Sour Patch Kids?
  • dsmpunk
    dsmpunk Posts: 262 Member
    To get them really sour like that, you would need to roll them in citric acid and sugar/sweetener.
  • dsmpunk
    dsmpunk Posts: 262 Member
    http://candy.about.com/od/candyglossary/a/What-Is-Citric-Acid.htm
  • SoonerVet
    SoonerVet Posts: 65
    Yes, thank you!!
  • lambjoo
    lambjoo Posts: 60 Member
    Omg. I can have gummies again!
  • kristapennie
    kristapennie Posts: 105 Member
    yay! thank you, i've sure missed candy!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Wonderful! I need to make this. Can anyone tell me what the weight is for the envelope of gelatine and the jello? It might be different in Australia.
  • EgyptianMushroom
    EgyptianMushroom Posts: 341 Member
    Bump!
  • sarahsummers12
    sarahsummers12 Posts: 128 Member
    Bump
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    pics are needed! yummy!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Wonderful! I need to make this. Can anyone tell me what the weight is for the envelope of gelatine and the jello? It might be different in Australia.

    Yes. Some kind of standard measure would make it possible for others to follow?
  • BigDaddy0825
    BigDaddy0825 Posts: 72
    bump
  • MissSusieQ
    MissSusieQ Posts: 533 Member
    bump, bump, ohmygod bump!!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Bump..
  • liezelcha
    liezelcha Posts: 150 Member
    Bump
  • MissSusieQ
    MissSusieQ Posts: 533 Member
    i don't know if this is a dumb question, but do I need to keep the finished product in the fridge?
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    put a whole bunch of straws tightly together in a cup. pour jello mixture from above into the straws. Let set. when set, remove jello from straws. Hello worms!
  • Tbias78
    Tbias78 Posts: 120 Member
    Bump, I'm gonna have to try this!
  • MissSusieQ
    MissSusieQ Posts: 533 Member
    ok, i seem to be the first one trying this out..

    i used a small pack of jelly (serves 4), and 20g of powdered gelatine. i'm not sure how my quantities measure up, i'm wondering now if i should have used less powdered gelatine. the mixture when very hot (i had to microwave it after adding the boiling water to get the last few lumps to dissolve) was syrupy, but not hugely thick.

    i put it in a square dish approx 6" wide, which i lined with glad wrap to avoid it sticking.

    waiting now for it to set. watch this space!
  • olong
    olong Posts: 255 Member
    Bump!!
  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    bump
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    This sounds amazing! How much would 3 envelopes for gelatin be? I live in australia and not sure how many grams it is.
  • hanniejong
    hanniejong Posts: 556 Member
    thanks for that, sounds like a nice sugar free treat not just for me but my little grandson too.

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