DIY Natural Fruit Gummies for Glowing Skin
These homemade fruit gummies are made with 100% fresh juice — no refined sugar, no nasties — just pure goodness. With a concentrated fruit flavour and chewy gummy texture, they’re a fun, healthy treat for kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re a brilliant way to showcase your fresh juice from the Nama J2!
Takes 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves 50
Ingredients
For the gummies:
- 240 ml 1 cup fresh juice (use your Nama J2 juicer!)
- 75 ml 8 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tsp agar powder or 3 tbsp agar flakes
- ½ tsp lemon juice optional
Three Flavour Ideas to Try
Berry Citrus Glow Juice - High in vitamin C for collagen support and antioxidants for skin repair.
- 150 g fresh beetroot or 1 cup strawberries
- 2 apples OR 1 orange
- ½ lemon peeled
- 1 handful of raspberries
Carrot-Orange Radiance Juice - Beta-carotene promotes glow; oranges and ginger support collagen and circulation.
- 3 large carrots
- 2 oranges
- 2 apples optional
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
Cucumber-Mint Hydration Glow - Ultra-hydrating, refreshing, and rich in vitamin C.
- 1 cucumber
- 1 pak choi optional
- 1-2 green apple
- ½ lime
- Few mint leaves
Instructions
Prepare your silicone moulds:
- Place silicone gummy bear moulds (or any small silicone moulds) on a tray for easy transfer in and out of the fridge.
Juice the fruit:
- Use your Nama J2 to juice your chosen ingredients. Measure out 240ml (1 cup) of juice.
Reduce the juice to concentrate the flavour:
- Pour the 240ml (1 cup) juice into a small saucepan and gently simmer over low–medium heat until it reduces by half to about 120ml (½ cup). This intensifies flavour and helps set the gummies.
Sweeten and brighten:
- Stir in the maple syrup and lemon juice (if using) into the reduced juice.
Add agar and activate:
- Sprinkle in the agar powder (or flakes) while whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and continue to simmer for 2–3 minutes, whisking, until the agar is fully dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly.
Fill the moulds:
- Working quickly (as the mixture sets fast as it cools), use a dropper or small jug to fill your silicone moulds.
Set the gummies:
- Transfer the moulds to the fridge and chill for 30–60 minutes until firm and chewy. Alternatively, freeze for 15–20 minutes for quicker setting.
Unmould and store:
- Carefully pop the gummies out of the moulds and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.