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Sour Watermelon Gummies

Homemade Sour Watermelon Gummies That Bring Summer Joy

Delight in sour watermelon gummies made from fresh ingredients, a healthier candy alternative.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 gummies
Course: Snacks
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gummies
  • 2 cups Fresh Watermelon Cut into chunks and pureed
  • 4 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin Powder Plain gelatin for texture
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Optional; can substitute with agave syrup
Optional Sour Coating
  • 1 tablespoon Citric Acid For extra sourness if desired

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Gummy Molds

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Watermelon Juice: Cut watermelon, blend until smooth, and strain to get 2 cups of juice.
  2. Bloom Gelatin: Combine half of watermelon juice with gelatin powder, let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Heat Juice: Warm the remaining watermelon juice over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add bloomed gelatin to warm juice, whisk until dissolved.
  5. Finalize Mixture: Stir in lemon juice and honey; taste and adjust sweetness.
  6. Mold Gummies: Pour mixture into molds, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  7. Cut and Serve: Remove from molds, cut into shapes, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gummyCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Store gummies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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