Pectin Gummy Candy Recipe For Homemade Treats

Are you ready to become the candy wizard of your neighborhood? Well, grab your aprons, dust off that kitchen counter, and let’s embark on a sweet adventure making homemade gumdrops! With just a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of fun, you’ll be rolling out these chewy delights in no time!

Here’s the Sweet Magic!

Look at this eye-catching gumdrops recipe that will tickle your taste buds and have your friends begging for more. Just picture their faces when you tell them, “Yes, I made these!” 😄

Ingredients:

2 cups of granulated sugar
1 cup of water
1/2 cup of light corn syrup
1 package of flavored gelatin (any flavor you fancy)
1/4 cup of unflavored gelatin
1/4 teaspoon of citric acid (optional for that zesty tang)
Powdered sugar for rolling (because you can’t have too much sugar)

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir them up while imagining you’re stirring a cauldron in a wizard’s lair—because we’re in the candy-making business now!
Bring that potion to a boil and let it bubble away for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches a soft ball stage. If you have a candy thermometer, aim for around 240°F (115°C). If you don’t, just expertly eyeball it like a pro!
Once it’s bubbling nicely, add in the flavored gelatin and unflavored gelatin. Stir for a minute until they’re fully dissolved. Your kitchen should now smell like a candy shop—sweet bliss!
If you’d like to add a zesty kick, toss in the citric acid and give it another good stir.
Now, pour this gooey mix into a greased 8x8 inch pan, and let it cool for several hours, or until set. It’s like waiting for magic to happen!
Once solid, cut your gumdrops into adorable bite-sized squares. Coat those little beauties in powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking together—nobody likes a gummy mess!
And voilà! You’ve just summoned your very own homemade gumdrops. Share them with friends, hide them from the kids, or gobble them all up yourself—no judgment here!

So, what are you waiting for? Get to it and let the gumdrop magic begin! Happy candy making!