Description
Delightful, chewy candies made from fresh fruit juices, perfect for sharing and creating nostalgic memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fruit Juice or Puree (fresh strawberries, peaches, etc.)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 package (1 oz) Unflavored Gelatin
- 1/4 cup Corn Syrup
- 1 tsp Citric Acid
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare your molds: Grease your candy molds lightly with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
- Mix the juice, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve.
- Dissolve the gelatin in a separate bowl with cold water; allow to bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the juice mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it comes to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
- Add the citric acid quickly, then pour the mixture into your prepared molds.
- Set the molds at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Unmold the candies and roll them in granulated sugar for added sweetness.
Notes
Avoid using fruit juices with added sugar for the best flavor. Experiment with different fruit flavors and herbs for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade candies, haribo, fruit candies, summer treats, nostalgic sweets