Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups

Lemon-scented jelly cups with gummy bears for a playful chilled party treat — vibrant, make-ahead, and easy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Jelly Layer

01 - 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice

02 - 1 cup (240 ml) water

03 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

04 - 3 envelopes (21 g total) unflavored gelatin powder

05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Gummy Bear Layer

06 - 1 cup (150 g) assorted gummy bears

→ Decoration

07 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

08 - Lemon slices (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, stir together lemon juice, water, and sugar. Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and let it bloom for 2 minutes.

02 - Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar and gelatin have completely dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat and add lemon zest.

03 - Arrange 10–15 gummy bears at the bottom of each serving cup (you can use clear cups for best visual effect).

04 - Pour the warm lemonade gelatin mixture over the gummy bears, filling each cup.

05 - Allow cups to cool for 10 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.

06 - Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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These jelly cups look as good on a party table as they taste—kids and adults both light up when they see them.
The recipe is simple enough for a spontaneous treat but impressive enough for guests, which is why I've made it more times than I can count.

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Once I tried skipping the blooming step, and the jelly never set—patience at that point matters.
If the mixture gets too hot and starts to boil, the final jelly turns cloudy instead of clear, so gentle heat is key.

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