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Sour Watermelon Gummies

Delicious and chewy sour watermelon gummies that are perfect for a sweet treat or party snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gummy Base
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup watermelon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powder unflavored
  • 1 tablespoon citric acid for sourness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon watermelon extract optional for enhanced flavor
Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon citric acid

Method
 

Prepare Gummy Mixture
  1. In a saucepan, combine water, watermelon juice, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  2. Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and whisk until fully dissolved.
  3. Add citric acid, salt, and watermelon extract, stirring well to combine.
Mold and Chill
  1. Pour the mixture into gummy molds, filling them to the top.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or until set.
Coat Gummies
  1. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and citric acid.
  2. Once gummies are set, remove them from molds and toss in the sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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