Description
Sweet and Sour Watermelon Gummies are a refreshing treat that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With their vibrant color and irresistible chewy texture, these homemade gummies provide a delightful balance of sweet watermelon and tangy lemon. Simple to prepare, they make for an excellent snack or party favor that both kids and adults will love. Enjoy this nostalgic candy and share the joy of summertime flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons agar-agar powder
- Optional: a few drops of red or pink food coloring
Instructions
- Blend about 4 cups of watermelon chunks until smooth, then strain to obtain 2 cups of watermelon juice. Mix in the lemon juice.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the watermelon juice, sugar, and agar-agar powder until well mixed and simmering.
- Allow the mixture to gently boil for 2 minutes to activate the agar-agar.
- Remove from heat, optionally add food coloring, and carefully pour into gummy molds or an ice cube tray without overfilling.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Pop out the gummies from the molds and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 gummies (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg