Mustard Free Apple-Ginger Collagen Gummies
These little gummies are a genuinely fun way to sneak something nourishing into your day — sweet, lightly spiced, and way more satisfying than anything you'd find in a foil packet at the checkout counter. Fresh apple juice forms the base, warmed gently with real grated ginger and fragrant Ceylon cinnamon, so every bite has a bright, slightly warming flavor that feels intentional rather than artificial. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness without overpowering the fruit, and the grass-fed beef gelatin gives them that perfect springy chew. The blooming step — letting the gelatin soak into the cold juice before heating — is the quiet secret to a smooth, lump-free result, and straining out the ginger fibers keeps the texture clean and glossy. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy snack aisles where mustard hides in unexpected places, making your own treats from scratch means you know exactly what went in. These set up beautifully in a silicone mold for cute individual pieces or in a baking dish if you'd rather cut them into squares. Keep a batch in the fridge and you've got a cool, jiggly little snack ready whenever the craving hits.
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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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