Sour Gummy Candies
Transform your kitchen into a candy-making haven with these irresistibly tangy Sour Gummy Candies! Crafted with simple ingredients like fruit juice, unflavored gelatin, and a touch of citric acid, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and puckering sourness. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these homemade gummies are beginner-friendly and can be customized with your favorite juice flavors, from zesty lemonade to rich raspberry. The secret to their zing? A dusting of citric acid and cornstarch for that signature sour kick. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or as a fun DIY project, these gummies are not only delicious but also preservative-free. Whip up a batch today and enjoy a chewy, tangy treat that’s bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fruit juice (any flavor, such as orange, raspberry, or lemonade)
- 3 packets Unflavored gelatin packets
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Citric acid (for sour flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (for dusting)
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of fruit juice and 3 packets of unflavored gelatin. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to bloom the gelatin.
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat the mixture while stirring constantly until the sugar and gelatin dissolve entirely and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Spray silicone candy molds lightly with nonstick spray or coat them lightly with a neutral oil to prevent sticking.
Pour the gummy mixture into the molds using a measuring cup or a dropper for precision. Let the molds sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of citric acid and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a sour coating.
Once the gummies are set, carefully remove them from the molds. Toss the gummies in the citric acid-cornstarch mixture to coat them evenly, giving them their signature sour taste.
Store the gummies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For a stronger sour flavor, additional citric acid can be added to the coating mixture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.6 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
