Collagen Fruit Jellies (Printable Version)

Protein-packed fruit jellies with collagen, fresh juice, and honey — a wholesome homemade treat ready in under 3 hours.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Juice Base

01 - 1 cup pure fruit juice (orange, berry, or apple)
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Collagen and Gelling

03 - 2 tablespoons collagen peptides powder
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjusted to taste
05 - 2½ tablespoons (25 g) unflavored powdered gelatin

→ Optional Enhancements

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Sliced fresh berries or citrus zest for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Pour the fruit juice and lemon juice into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the powdered gelatin evenly over the surface and allow it to bloom for 3 to 5 minutes undisturbed.
02 - Place the saucepan over low heat and stir gently until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Whisk in the collagen peptides powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness level by adding more honey or maple syrup as desired.
05 - Pour the liquid mixture into silicone jelly molds or a parchment-lined, lightly oiled square baking dish.
06 - Arrange sliced fresh berries or a sprinkle of citrus zest into each mold or over the surface of the baking dish for a decorative finish.
07 - Refrigerate the jellies for at least 2 hours or until they are fully set and firm to the touch.
08 - Carefully remove the jellies from the silicone molds. If using a baking dish, cut into even squares with a sharp knife. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These come together in under fifteen minutes of active work then the fridge does the rest.
  • You get all the fun of candy without any artificial colors, corn syrup, or mystery ingredients.
  • The collagen adds a subtle protein boost that makes these surprisingly filling for a treat.
02 -
  • Never let the gelatin mixture boil because it destroys the proteins that make everything set, and you will end up with sad liquid instead of bouncy jellies.
  • Sprinkling the gelatin slowly and evenly across the surface prevents clumping better than dumping it all in at once and trying to whisk frantically.
03 -
  • Lightly oil your knife with coconut oil before cutting squares from a baking dish for perfectly clean edges every time.
  • The collagen powder dissolves best when the liquid is warm but not hot, so add it right after removing the pan from heat for the smoothest result.

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