Sour Watermelon Gummie
A refreshing, healthy, and tangy homemade fruit snack packed with natural ingredients, real fruit juice, and collagen-rich gelatin.
Servings 30 gummies
Calories 45kcal
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Fine mesh sieve
- Small saucepan
- Silicone candy molds
Ingredients
Gummy Base
- 2 cups Fresh ripe watermelon cubed
- 3 tablespoons Unflavored gelatin grass-fed or bovine recommended
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon Citric acid
Sour Coating (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar optional for coating
Instructions
- Blend fresh watermelon in a high-speed blender until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to extract clear watermelon juice and remove pulp.
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over a small amount of cold juice and letting it hydrate.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining watermelon juice and honey or agave over low heat.
- Whisk in the bloomed gelatin and lemon juice, stirring constantly until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Stir in citric acid to your preferred level of sourness.
- Carefully pour the mixture into silicone molds.
- Refrigerate the molds until the gummies are firm and completely set.
- Optional: For a chewier, shelf-stable texture, remove gummies from molds and air-dry on a rack for 24-48 hours.
- Optional: Toss the finished gummies in a mixture of granulated sugar and citric acid for a traditional sour coating.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
Calories: 45 | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 0g | Sodium: 5mg