You can expect your gummy bears to stay good for 2-3 weeks, perhaps even a month. If kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator, homemade gummies can last much longer. If kept on the counter at room temperature, you’ll want to eat them within a few days, as they’ll start to get sticky and kind of mushy. The shelf life of homemade gummy bears depends on how they’re stored. ![]() You can also keep them chilled in the fridge. To prevent melting, it’s also important to store gummy bears in an airtight container in a cool place, away from sunlight. You don’t have to use the cornstarch, but we find that it helps them last longer. The cornstarch coating on our gummies keeps them from sticking together and helps them to not melt as easily.Īfter the gummies are cool and set, toss them in a small bowl or bag with a couple Tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. Using Jello takes the guesswork out of it! How do you make gummies that don’t melt?Ī few readers emailed us with the question: “why use cornstarch?” ![]() That way the gummies are perfectly textured and delicious too - without needing a bunch of ingredients. In our recipe we use both unflavored gelatin, as well as Jello, which contains gelatin and flavorings. A free printable copy of our gummy bear recipe is available at the bottom of the post.
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