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April 22, 2013

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks


Here is a homemade, healthier alternative to those store-bought "fruit" snacks.  They are easy and a lot of fun to make, especially with kids.  The texture is different than your traditional fruit snack.  They are firm but have a more sponge-like consistency.  Try experimenting with a variety of your favorite berries!  Depending on the sweetness of the strawberries themselves, you may or may not want to add the optional confectioners' sugar.  Just be sure to taste the strawberry mixture before placing it in the refrigerator to set.  



Ingredients:
Yields approximately 20 pieces, depending on how they are sliced
130 total calories 


  • 1 c ripe strawberries, coarsely chopped 
  • 1 tbsp honey 
  • 1 package (0.25 ounces) unflavored gelatin, such as Knox
  • Optional:  Confectioners' sugar, to taste (does not count towards the total calories listed)
  • 4 inch springform pan, or similar size 

Directions:

Blend or process the strawberries and honey together until smooth.  

Heat the strawberry mixture in a small sauce pan over medium heat.  When the mixture comes to a boil, slowly and vigorously whisk in the gelatin.  Continue whisking for 1 minute.  Taste the mixture and whisk in confectioners' sugar, to taste.

Remove the strawberry mixture from the heat and pour it into a lightly greased 4-inch springform pan.  Chill in the refrigerator (or freezer for faster setting) until the mixture is set.  

Slice into small squares.  Enjoy!


11 comments:

  1. can;t wait to make these for the boys! Going to do it this weekend for sure seeing as how I buy sooo many packages of fruit snacks to date!

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  2. Could you do these in any type of cake pan? I do not have a springform pan.

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  3. Yes, you can do it in any type of cake pan.

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  4. Can you use something else, like pectin, if you want to make a vegan-version?

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  5. Teith83: I don't have very much experience with substituting gelatin with pectin, so I'm afraid I am unable to answer your question. Sorry!

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  6. Do you know if this works with frozen strawberries?

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  7. Becky, If you use frozen strawberries, I would suggest thawing them out and draining them first to avoid excess moisture.

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  8. not that I expect these to last long enough -- but will they need to be stored back in the fridge?

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  9. Edit, I would recommend storing them in the fridge.

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  10. I just made these -- they're delicious! I made them with strawberries we picked a few days ago, no extra sugar needed. this is definitely a fun new way to eat our fruit :) thank you

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  11. Could you use candy molds for these??

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