Description
Homemade 5-Ingredient Sour Gummies promise a tangy adventure of sweet and zesty flavors. Crafted with simple ingredients, these playful treats bring nostalgic candy shop charm right to your kitchen, tempting sweet-toothed snackers eager for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 jar (13 ounces / 369 grams) strawberry, blackberry, or blueberry jam
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) lemon juice (or water)
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fruit pectin
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) collagen (optional, for extra chewiness)
Finishing Ingredient:
- Granulated sugar, for coating (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine jam and lemon juice (or water) in a saucepan, creating a vibrant fruity base for the gummies.
- Gradually sprinkle pectin and collagen into the liquid, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, allowing the mixture to warm gradually and develop a gentle, rhythmic bubble.
- Continuously stir the concoction, watching it transform and thicken into a glossy, syrup-like consistency over 12-15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the warm mixture into gummy bear molds or spread evenly in a parchment-lined 9×9 baking dish.
- Place the filled molds or dish in the refrigerator, allowing the gummies to solidify and set completely for approximately 2 hours.
- Gently extract the gummies from their molds, or if using a baking dish, slice into uniform squares using a sharp knife.
- Roll each gummy in granulated sugar, creating a delightful sweet-tart exterior that adds texture and flavor.
- Preserve the finished gummies in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining their freshness for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Adjust jam flavors by experimenting with different fruit preserves for unique taste profiles.
- Use sugar-free jam and alternative sweeteners for a diabetic-friendly version of these gummies.
- Incorporate gelatin instead of collagen for a more traditional gummy texture if preferred.
- Dust with powdered monk fruit sweetener for a low-carb coating alternative to granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg