Chicken Free Apple-Ginger Collagen Gummies
These little gummies are a genuinely fun way to sneak some gut-supporting collagen into your day, and the flavor combination of bright apple, warming ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon makes them taste like a cozy autumn treat in bite-sized form. The honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the tartness of the apple juice without tipping into candy territory. Blooming the grass-fed beef gelatin properly is the key step here — letting it absorb the cold juice before gently warming everything together guarantees a silky, smooth set rather than a lumpy or grainy texture. Straining out the ginger fibers before pouring into the mold gives you that clean, jewel-like finish you'd expect from something that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. These are completely free of any poultry-derived ingredients, relying instead on beef gelatin as the collagen source, so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden chicken-based additives. They keep beautifully in the fridge in an airtight container, making them an easy make-ahead snack or a surprisingly sophisticated little treat to set out for guests.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh or 100% pure apple juice, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp unflavored grass-fed beef gelatin powder
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1 cup of the apple juice into the small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface. Let it sit undisturbed for 3–5 minutes until the gelatin has absorbed the juice and the surface looks matte and slightly wrinkled — this is the bloom step and ensures the gelatin dissolves smoothly.
- 2
Add the remaining 1 cup of apple juice, the grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and honey to the saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking gently, until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and steaming — about 3–4 minutes. Do not let it boil.
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