30-Minute Paleo Candy Corn Gelatin Gummies
Three-layer gelatin gummies that recreate candy corn's iconic appearance using natural ingredients like carrot juice, mango, and coconut milk. Perfect for Halloween celebrations, these paleo-friendly treats skip artificial dyes while delivering the classic white, orange, and yellow stripes. The combination of coconut milk's creamy base, vibrant carrot juice, and sweet mango creates layers with distinct flavors that complement each other. Each gummy requires careful timing between layers to achieve clean separation and the signature candy corn look.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Combine coconut milk, 1 1/2 tbsp gelatin powder, and honey in a pot and whisk lightly
- 2
Allow gelatin mixture to bloom and harden
- 3
Heat white mixture on low until liquid and let cool slightly
- 4
Spoon 4 tsp white mixture into each mold cavity and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
- 5
Combine carrot juice, pumpkin puree, and 1 1/2 tsp gelatin in pot and let harden
- 6
Heat orange mixture on low until liquid
- 7
Remove molds from fridge and add 4 tsp orange layer to each cavity
- 8
Refrigerate orange layer for 1-2 hours until set
- 9
Blend mango, orange juice, and turmeric until smooth
- 10
Strain mango mixture through fine-mesh strainer to remove fibers
- 11
Stir 2 tbsp gelatin into strained mango liquid and let harden
- 12
Heat yellow mixture on low until liquid
- 13
Pour remaining yellow layer into molds and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
- 14
Carefully remove from molds and serve chilled
Tips
Allow each layer to fully set before adding the next to prevent colors from bleeding together
Strain the mango mixture thoroughly to avoid lumpy textures in the final yellow layer
Let gelatin mixtures cool slightly before pouring to prevent melting the previous layer
Good to Know
refrigerate covered for up to 5 days
make 1-2 days ahead for best texture
serve chilled directly from refrigerator
Common Mistakes
bloom gelatin fully before heating to avoid grittiness
cool each layer before adding to prevent melting previous layer
strain mango mixture completely to avoid fibrous texture
FAQ
Can I make these without molds?
Yes, pour into a lined 8x8 pan and cut into squares after fully set, though you won't get the candy corn shape.
What if I don't have carrot juice?
Blend carrots with water and strain, or use butternut squash juice for similar orange color and mild flavor.
How long do these keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days. The texture stays best when kept consistently cold.