Homemade Peach Rings Recipe
Homemade Peach Rings are a delightful and healthy alternative to store-bought gummies, made with fresh peaches, natural sweeteners, and gelatin. These chewy peach-flavored treats are easy to prepare and perfect for a refreshing snack or party favor.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 peach rings 1x
- Category: Snack, Candy
- Method: Blending, Heating, Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peaches (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup apple juice or water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- Optional: natural food coloring for brightness
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine peaches, apple juice, lemon juice, and honey. Blend until completely smooth to ensure a uniform mixture and smooth texture.
- Heat Mixture: Pour the peach mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium-low, warming it gently to prepare for dissolving gelatin.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the warm peach mixture and stir constantly for about 3–5 minutes until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Color (Optional): Add a few drops of natural orange or red food coloring to enhance the peachy color if desired.
- Pour into Molds: Pour the mixture into silicone donut or ring molds carefully to shape the gummies.
- Chill: Refrigerate the molds for 2–3 hours or until the peach rings are firm and fully set.
- Remove and Store: Gently remove the peach rings from the molds and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup according to the sweetness of your peaches.
- These peach rings can also be made into gummy shapes using any silicone mold for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peach ring (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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