In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, orange juice, water, and maple syrup, and heat until the berries open and start to release their juices. Stir occasionally. Do not let the mixture boil.
Remove from heat, and stir in the orange zest.
Pour the contents of the saucepan into a blender and blend until smooth.
Transfer to a medium bowl or large Pyrex measuring glass.
Whisk in the gelatin, one tablespoon at a time, until dissolved. (Note: you could add the gelatin in the blender and mix that way, but I've found that the gummies come out frothier that way.)
Pour the gummy mixture into an 8x8 baking dish or silicon forms and chill in the fridge for 1 hour. If you’re having a bad day, just bite off their heads. Heal your gut while you get out a little aggression. That's multitasking.
