Description
Craft irresistible homemade sour watermelon candy with this easy-to-follow recipe. Achieve the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and chewy for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold water + 1/2 cup water
- 4 envelopes (approx. 1 oz or 28g) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1.5–2 teaspoons watermelon flavoring oil (food grade)
- Red or pink gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2–3 tablespoons powdered citric acid (for coating)
Instructions
- Lightly spray your chosen mold with neutral cooking spray.
- In a medium heat-proof bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let sit 5-10 minutes to bloom.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining water, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
- Pour hot sugar mixture over bloomed gelatin, stirring gently until gelatin dissolves.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then stir in watermelon flavoring and food coloring until uniform.
- Pour into prepared molds/pan, tap to release bubbles, and chill for 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Remove candy from mold/pan. Cut into desired shapes using a lightly oiled knife.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar and citric acid in a shallow bowl. Roll each candy piece until thoroughly coated.
- Let coated candies sit for 15-30 minutes to adhere before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins