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Sour Watermelon Gummies

Sour Watermelon Gummies that Burst with Fresh Flavor

Indulge in these Sour Watermelon Gummies, a delightful treat combining sweetness with a zesty kick from fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 gummies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Gummies
  • 2 cups Fresh Watermelon Juiced
  • 1 cup Unflavored Gelatin Powder Use plain and unflavored
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Adjust or omit to taste
For Dusting (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Sour Sugar or Citric Acid For a sour kick

Equipment

  • blender
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Small saucepan
  • whisk
  • silicone molds

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sour Watermelon Gummies
  1. Blend Watermelon: Chop the fresh watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth to yield about 2 cups of juice.
  2. Strain Juice: Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh sieve to extract juice, pressing gently.
  3. Bloom Gelatin: Mix unflavored gelatin into the remaining juice in a bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Warm Juice: Heat the remaining juice in a saucepan over low to medium heat until steamy, but not boiling.
  5. Combine and Whisk: Add bloomed gelatin to the warm juice and whisk until smooth for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Finalize Mixture: Stir in lemon juice and honey, mixing well until evenly combined.
  7. Mold Gummies: Pour the mixture into silicone molds, filling evenly, and then cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
  8. Cut and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm, then remove from molds or cut into shapes.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. For a sour kick, dust with sour sugar after they set.

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