Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups

# What You'll Need:

→ Jelly layer

01 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice

02 - 1 cup water

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

04 - 6 3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder (about 3 standard envelopes)

05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Gummy bear layer

06 - 1 cup assorted gummy bears

→ Decoration

07 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

08 - Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine the lemon juice, water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan; sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and allow it to bloom for 2 minutes.

02 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar and gelatin dissolve completely; do not bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.

03 - Place 10–15 gummy bears in the bottom of each serving cup so they sit in a single layer for best visual effect.

04 - Carefully pour the warm lemonade gelatin mixture over the gummy bears, filling each cup to the desired level.

05 - Allow the filled cups to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.

06 - Before serving, garnish each cup with a mint leaf and a lemon slice if desired; serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

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Your inner child will cheer at this playful layering of nostalgic candies and tart, zesty jelly.
They’re ridiculously easy to assemble, yet impressive enough to steal the show at any summer gathering.

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If you try to speed-chill the cups in the freezer, the jelly can turn gritty or cloudy—patience really does pay off here.
Using just-boiled water can break down the gummy bears and muddy the layers, so stick strictly to gentle heating.

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