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Homemade Vegan Fruit Snacks Recipe

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These Homemade Vegan Fruit Snacks are delicious, naturally flavored, and perfect for a healthy treat. Made with various fruit juices, natural sweeteners, and agar agar powder to create a jelly-like texture, these snacks are easy to make and perfect for snacking anytime. Each flavor offers a unique fruit profile, including orange, strawberry, blueberry, and green juice varieties.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 48 servings
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Orange Fruit Snacks

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 1/2 tsp agar agar powder

Strawberry Fruit Snacks

  • 1 cup berry or cherry juice
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jelly
  • 1 1/2 tsp agar agar powder

Blueberry Fruit Snacks

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 1/2 tsp agar agar powder

Green Juice Fruit Snacks

  • 1 cup green juice
  • 1-2 tbsp agave syrup or honey (for vegan option, use agave)
  • 1 1/2 tsp agar agar powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Orange Fruit Snacks: Blend the orange juice and orange marmalade together until smooth to combine the flavors evenly.
  2. Cook Orange Mixture: Pour the blended orange mixture into a saucepan and whisk in the agar agar powder thoroughly.
  3. Boil Orange Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring consistently to prevent clumping.
  4. Simmer Orange Mixture: Reduce the heat slightly and simmer while whisking constantly for 2 minutes to fully dissolve the agar agar and activate its gelling properties.
  5. Mold and Set Orange Snacks: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately pour the hot mixture into molds. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours until fully set.
  6. Prepare Strawberry Fruit Snacks: Combine berry or cherry juice, strawberry jelly, and agar agar powder in a saucepan and whisk together until fully blended.
  7. Cook Strawberry Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  8. Simmer Strawberry Mixture: Simmer and whisk continuously for 2 minutes to activate the agar agar.
  9. Mold and Set Strawberry Snacks: Pour the hot mixture into molds and refrigerate for at least 6 hours until set.
  10. Prepare Blueberry Fruit Snacks: Blend pineapple juice and blueberries until smooth to incorporate the fruit texture.
  11. Cook Blueberry Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan, whisk in agar agar powder, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  12. Simmer Blueberry Mixture: Simmer and stir continuously for 2 minutes to ensure the agar agar dissolves properly.
  13. Mold and Set Blueberry Snacks: Remove from heat, pour into molds, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  14. Prepare Green Juice Fruit Snacks: Combine green juice, agave or honey, and agar agar powder in a saucepan and whisk thoroughly.
  15. Cook Green Juice Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  16. Simmer Green Juice Mixture: Whisk continuously for 2 minutes during simmering to activate the agar agar gel.
  17. Mold and Set Green Juice Snacks: Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours until set.
  18. Serve and Store: Once set, pop the fruit snacks out of the molds and enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Use agave syrup instead of honey for a fully vegan version of the green juice snacks.
  • Ensure constant whisking during simmering to prevent the agar agar from clumping and to achieve a smooth texture.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the snacks to fully set before unmolding.
  • Store snacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to one week.
  • Feel free to experiment with different fruit juices or purees using the same agar agar method.

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