Description
Create your own delightful Homemade Bubble Gum, a fun and engaging activity for all ages! This easy recipe allows you to customize flavors and colors, making it perfect for birthday parties, rainy day activities, or simply treating yourself to a sweet indulgence. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up fresh bubble gum that is not only delicious but also an enjoyable DIY project. Gather your friends or family and immerse yourselves in the joy of candy-making with this simple yet satisfying recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup gum base
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons gum powder
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid
- Food coloring (as desired)
- Flavoring oil (as desired)
Instructions
- Melt the gum base in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until fully melted. Stir between intervals.
- Mix in the corn syrup until well combined. Add food coloring and flavoring oil to reach your desired taste and appearance.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until the mixture is no longer sticky. If you want sour gum, add citric acid and mix thoroughly.
- Shape the gum into balls or strips and place them on wax paper.
- Allow the shaped gum to sit for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of bubble gum, approximately 10g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg