Description
Make your own Homemade Bubble Gum for a delightful candy-making experience right in your kitchen! This fun recipe allows you to customize flavors and colors, making it an ideal project for parties, sweet snacks, or a creative activity with kids. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up fresh bubble gum that rivals store-bought varieties in taste and texture. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating this nostalgic treat while experimenting with unique flavor combinations and colors to make it truly yours!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup gum base
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons gum powder
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid (optional)
- Food coloring (as desired)
- Flavoring oil (as desired)
Instructions
- Melt the gum base in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
- Mix in the corn syrup until well combined.
- Add food coloring and flavoring oil, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until the mixture is no longer sticky; use your hands if needed.
- Shape the gum into balls or strips. For sour gum, add citric acid at this stage.
- Let it sit for about 30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 10g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg