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Sour Watermelon Gummies

Sour Watermelon Gummies That Taste Like Summer Joy

These homemade Sour Watermelon Gummies are a delightful summer treat combining fresh watermelon and lemon for a guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 gummies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gummies
  • 2 cups Fresh Watermelon Cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin Powder Avoid flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Optional; can use agave nectar for vegan

Equipment

  • blender
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Candy molds

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend watermelon chunks in a blender on high until smooth, yielding about 2 cups of juice.
  2. Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
  3. In a saucepan, measure and pour 1 cup of the juice. Bloom gelatin by sprinkling over the remaining juice for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Warm the saucepan with watermelon juice over low to medium heat for 3-5 minutes without boiling.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and honey, mixing well to combine flavors.
  7. Pour the mixture into molds or a greased dish, refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  8. Remove gummies from molds or cut from the dish into desired shapes, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gummyCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for freshness. Can customize with different fruit juices for varied flavors.

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