Wine Filled Gummy Bears make the perfect treats for summer, holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, parties, and events. This how-to recipe is quick and easy! These alcohol filled candy gummies are made using jell-o. Serve them as jello-shots for gatherings!
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Key Recipe Ingredients
You will need Jello-O and wine for this recipe. I have only tested the recipe using the Jell-O brand and I haven't tested it using any other gelatin. Your results may vary if you don't make the recipe as directed.
Gummy Molds
You will need to use a mold. I like this one from Amazon.
What Type of Wine to Use
You can use whatever type of wine you like. The wine you use will influence the flavor and taste of the gummy bears. It will also impact the color. If you like sweet wine, go for Riesling or moscato.
If you like dry wine, use something Chardonnay and/or Cabernet Sauvignon.
How to Make Wine Gummy Bears
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the Jell-O to the wine in a saucepan and stir until the Jell-O has dissolved.
- Continue to stir or whisk until all of the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
- Bring the saucepan to low heat, careful not to let the mixture boil, stirring continuously until wine melts back down to a liquid consistency.
- Turn off the heat from the stove.
- Using an eyedropper, (the gummy bears kit I ordered from Amazon includes this) fill the gummy bear molds with the Jell-O.
- Place the gummy bear molds in the fridge for 10-15 minutes, or however long it takes to set completely.
- Remove and serve!
You may also enjoy my Vodka Gummy Bears.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ tablespoons Jell-O I used strawberry and raspberry
- ¾ cups wine
Instructions
- Before placing a saucepan over heat, pour the wine in the pan.
- Add the Jell-O to the wine and stir until the Jell-O has dissolved.
- The liquid will start to become thick. Continue to stir or whisk until all of the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
- Heat the saucepan on low. Do not allow the Jell-O to boil.
- Continue to stir until the mixture is of liquid consistency. Bring the saucepan to low heat, careful not to let the mixture boil, stirring continuously until wine melts back down to a liquid consistency.
- Stir, stir, stir! You want to make sure there aren't any Jell-O clumps in the mixture.
- Turn off the heat from the stove. Leave the pan on the burner with the heat.
- The mixture should stay warm.
- Using an eyedropper, (the gummy bears kit I ordered from Amazon includes this) fill the gummy bear molds with the Jell-O.
- Keep in mind the Jell-O needs to stay warm, work quickly.
- Place the gummy bear molds in the fridge for 10-15 minutes, or however long it takes to set completely. Remove and serve!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Adam M says
Now that is a great way to use some left over wine ! Does the flavour of the wine make a large impact on the taste of the bears?
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Yes! The bears mostly taste like the wine that is used with a hint of the Jell-O flavor.
Ash says
! These look awesome!!
[email protected] says
I love them!
Alex says
So does the wine cook out? Or are you able to get intoxicated with these gummy bears?
staysnatched says
The wine is the only source of liquid. You can definitely taste the wine in every single bite. Imagine jello shots, but wine. Each bite is wine-filled!
Jean says
Is there a reason for using sugar free jello?
staysnatched says
I primarily blog healthy recipes. I prefer sugar-free.
Dee says
Do you have to keep these in the fridge?
staysnatched says
Yes. If you want to store them overnight. They are fine at room temperature for small lengths of time.
Courtney says
How is the texture of the bears? Are they firm and chewy like store bought ones? I've tried homemade bears before but they came out to soft.
staysnatched says
They are soft and chewy. They are not as firm as candy.
Sarah says
How did you get the bears out of the mold? I have the same molds but the bears are not coming out without breaking ☹️
staysnatched says
Try running warm water on the bottom of the mold or filling a large bowl with warm water, and placing the bottom of the mold in a small amount of the water. Don’t let it hover too long because it could melt the bears.
Sarah says
I'll give it a try. Thanks!
Missy says
I definitely look forward to making these for my upcoming girls night in!
Natalie says
Could you just use gelatin instead of jell-o?
staysnatched says
Yes, you can.
Lois Alter Mark says
Oh man, I can only imagine where this will lead- I could go through a bowl of these in minutes! Love this classy take on a college go-to. Who knew wine could be so fun??
Lise says
I would assume you could use any kind of alcohol not necessarily wine?
staysnatched says
Yup. You can definitely use whatever you want.
Jen T says
How long will they keep? I’m thinking of doing little bags as Xmas gifts. Do they have to remain refrigerated?
staysnatched says
I have kept them for up to a week. They should be refrigerated if you are going to leave them out for longer than a few hours. They are similar to Jello-Shots.
Chelby H says
These look delicious! I bought the same molds off Amazon, does it work to double the recipe to make the process faster for a big batch?
staysnatched says
Yes. You should be able to double the recipe just fine.
Katie says
Can you do this using regular jello and not sugar free?
staysnatched says
Yes you can.
Sara says
Can regular jello be used? Not sugar free!!
staysnatched says
Yes! You can use regular.
April says
Can these be frozen so they last longer?
staysnatched says
I haven't tried to freeze them. They should freeze just fine, but it may alter the taste some.
Andrea says
So good! Made rose ones, can’t stop eating them...thanks!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Kendra says
These look amazing! I'm going to have to make them for my next party! Thank you!
Elena says
Can you add sugar if your using rrally dry wine?
staysnatched says
I have not tested that.
Sarah says
In yet another episode of "check Stay Snatched, there's always a good recipe there!" I made these tonight with some leftover cab sav. Let's just say I don't have the best track record of making jello shot-like products, but these may just have redeemed me!
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed these.