Gummy Bear Lemonade Jelly Cups

# What You'll Need:

→ Jelly layer

01 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice

02 - 1 cup water

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

04 - 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder (about 6 3/4 teaspoons total)

05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Gummy bear layer

06 - 1 cup assorted gummy bears

→ Decoration

07 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

08 - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine the lemon juice, water and sugar in a small saucepan; sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it sit for 2 minutes to bloom.

02 - Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar and gelatin dissolve completely; do not let it boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.

03 - Divide 10–15 gummy bears among six clear serving cups, arranging them evenly on the bottom of each cup.

04 - Carefully pour the warm lemon gelatin mixture over the gummy bears in each cup, filling them to the desired level.

05 - Allow the cups to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.

06 - Just before serving, garnish each cup with mint leaves and a lemon slice if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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It looks almost too cute to eat—every cup is a photogenic, wobbly treat that’s bound to steal the spotlight at any get-together.
The vibrant flavors and playful textures secretly deliver a grown-up nostalgia hit alongside pure fun.

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Once, I rushed the chilling and ended up with half-set jelly—be patient, or you’ll get sticky spoons and disappointed faces.
Swapping regular gummy bears for sour ones once made the cups unexpectedly zippy—the risk paid off big time.

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