Homemade lemon candies full of vitamin C: a healthy treat for children and adults

These jelly candies are a healthier alternative to regular sweets. They contain a high amount of vitamin C, no artificial colors or preservatives, and taste absolutely great. If your children love jelly candies, try this simple homemade recipe – we guarantee they’ll soon forget store-bought sweets.

Why make homemade lemon candies

Homemade jelly candies are not only tasty but also healthy. Unlike industrially produced sweets, you know exactly what they contain. Lemon juice provides the body with vitamin C, which supports immunity, and the gelatin helps joints, hair and nails. This recipe is therefore an ideal combination of taste and health.

Ingredients

• 180 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 180 ml water
• 20 g gelatin
• 3 tablespoons sugar (you can substitute honey or maple syrup)

Preparation

1. Sprinkle the gelatin into 60 ml of cold boiled water and let it bloom for about 5–10 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, mix the sugar with the remaining 120 ml of water and briefly simmer over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved.
4. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons) and strain the mixture through a fine sieve to make it smooth.
5. Pour the finished mixture into a mold, bowl or onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
6. After it has set, cut the mixture into cubes or cut out shapes with molds and serve.

Tips for enhancing

• Add a teaspoon of honey for a milder taste and an extra dose of goodness.
• If you want more varied colors, you can color part of the mixture with natural juices – e.g., raspberry, orange or carrot.
• For children, you can pour the mixture into silicone molds of various shapes – stars, hearts or teddy bears.

Health benefits

Lemon jelly candies are not only tasty but also beneficial to health. Vitamin C strengthens immunity, protects cells from free radicals and improves iron absorption. Gelatin supports the health of joints, skin and hair. Together they form a perfect addition to a healthy diet – and they taste great to children as well.

Conclusion

These homemade lemon candies are simple, tasty and healthy. You can make them from a few common ingredients and for little money. They are ideal as a healthy snack, a sweet reward or a vitamin treat during winter. Try them today and you’ll see they disappear from the plate in a flash!