Looking for a fun and sweet treat to make at home? Try these easy homemade gummy bears! This recipe is simple and straight-forward, allowing you to create your very own gummy bears with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. By making your own gummy bears, not only can you control the ingredients and portions, but also customize the flavors and colors according to your preference. You’ll be using gelatin, sugar, flavor extract, and optional food coloring to make these delightful candies. Expect to spend around half an hour preparing and cooking, then a couple of hours for the gummy bears to set in the refrigerator. The result will be well worth the wait - chewy, sweet, and flavorful gummy bears that you can be proud to say you made yourself! Enjoy them as a treat or use them as fun decorations for desserts. Heck, they can even become a great gift for your friends or family. So, are you ready to make some gummy bears? Let's get started!
Gummy bears have a surprisingly long history, dating back to the early 20th century in Germany. They were first created by Haribo, a confectionery company founded by a man named Hans Riegel. He was inspired by the trained dancing bears seen at European street festivals and fairs of the time, and decided to create a small, bear-shaped sweet treat that both kids and adults could enjoy. The invention turned out to be a big success, setting the benchmark for all gummy candies to follow. It's also worth noting that the original name of gummy bears is 'Gummibärchen', which translates to 'little rubber bear'. Even today, more than 100 years later, gummy bears are still adored worldwide.
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