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Easy Sweet Snacks Recipes: Homemade Sour Strawberry Gummies

easy sweet snacks recipes that are delicious and fun! Perfectly tart and sweet, these homemade sour strawberry gummies make delightful treats for kids and adults alike.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy candy, easy homemade candy recipes, easy snack sweet recipes, easy sweet recipes, quick and easy dessert recipes, sweet treats recipes easy
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries, pureed and strained)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon citric acid (optional for extra sourness)
  • Granulated sugar, for coating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine strawberry puree, sugar, lemon juice, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture, whisk until fully dissolved. Cook until just beginning to simmer, then remove from heat.
  3. If using, stir in citric acid.
  4. Quickly pour the mixture into silicone molds or a lightly greased pan.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
  6. Pop gummies out of molds or cut into shapes if using a pan. Toss in granulated sugar if desired.