🍏 Green Apple Ginger Zing Gummies (Mediterranean-Style)
🌿 Description
These Green Apple Ginger Zing Gummies are bright, refreshing, and gently spicy, made with real fruit juice, fresh ginger, and natural sweeteners. Inspired by Mediterranean pantry principles—simple, whole ingredients and functional foods—these gummies are perfect for digestion, immunity, and satisfying sweet cravings without refined sugar. They’re chewy, glossy, and bursting with apple-ginger flavor.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes about 20–25 gummies)
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1 cup fresh green apple juice (unsweetened)
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1 tbsp freshly grated ginger (or up to 2 tbsp for extra zing)
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1–2 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup (to taste)
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2½ tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
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Optional:
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (Mediterranean touch 🍋)
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Light dusting of arrowroot or cornstarch for coating
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👩🍳 Instructions
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Heat the Juice
Add apple juice and grated ginger to a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat for 5 minutes—do not boil. -
Strain (Optional)
For smoother gummies, strain out the ginger pulp. Keep it in if you like texture and extra heat. -
Sweeten
Stir in honey or maple syrup (and lemon juice if using). Taste and adjust. -
Bloom the Gelatin
Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the warm liquid. Let it sit untouched for 2 minutes. -
Dissolve
Whisk gently over very low heat until fully dissolved and smooth. Do not boil. -
Mold & Chill
Pour into silicone molds. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully set. -
Unmold & Store
Remove gummies and lightly dust if desired. Store chilled.
🌟 Mediterranean Health Benefits
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🍎 Apples: gut-friendly & antioxidant-rich
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🌿 Ginger: supports digestion & reduces inflammation
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🍯 Honey/Maple: natural sweeteners with minerals
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🍋 Lemon (optional): boosts freshness & vitamin C
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these without gelatin?
A: Yes—use agar-agar (about 1½ tsp), but texture will be firmer and less chewy.
Q: How long do they last?
A: Up to 7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Not recommended—freezing changes the texture.
Q: Are these good for digestion?
A: Absolutely. Ginger and apple juice are both excellent for digestive support.
Q: Can I use store-bought juice?
A: Yes, just make sure it’s 100% juice with no added sugar.
Q: Can I coat them in sugar?
A: You can, but for a Mediterranean-style healthy version, use arrowroot or leave them plain.
