🍯🍋 Honey Lemon Turmeric Gummies
Ingredients (makes ~20–25 gummies)
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1 cup water or fresh lemon juice + water (½ & ½)
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1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
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2 tbsp raw honey (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp ground turmeric
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¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
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Pinch black pepper (important for turmeric absorption)
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3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
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Optional:
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½ tsp lemon zest
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¼ tsp vanilla for smoothness
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Instructions
1️⃣ Bloom the gelatin
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Pour ½ cup cold liquid into a saucepan.
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Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface.
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Let sit 5–10 minutes until spongy.
2️⃣ Heat & mix
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Add remaining liquid to the pan.
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Warm gently over low heat (do NOT boil).
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Whisk in honey, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and lemon zest.
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Stir until gelatin is fully dissolved and mixture is smooth.
3️⃣ Mold & chill
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Remove from heat.
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Pour into silicone gummy molds (or a lined small dish).
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Refrigerate 2–3 hours until fully set.
4️⃣ Store
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Remove from molds.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 7–10 days.
Q & A
Q: Why add black pepper?
A: It increases turmeric absorption in the body.
Q: Can I use fresh turmeric?
A: Yes—use 1 tbsp grated fresh turmeric, strained well.
Q: Can I make these vegan?
A: Use agar-agar, but texture will be firmer (I can give you exact ratios if you want).
Q: My gummies didn’t set. Why?
A:
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Gelatin wasn’t bloomed
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Liquid was boiled
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Not enough gelatin
Q: Too bitter?
A: Add more honey or reduce turmeric slightly.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes, but texture may change slightly when thawed.
Q: How many should I eat?
A: 1–2 per day is typical.