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Sweet and Sour Watermelon Gummies

Sweet and Sour Watermelon Gummies You Can Make at Home

Enjoy homemade Sweet and Sour Watermelon Gummies, a vibrant treat that's both fun and guilt-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 gummies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gummies
  • 2 cups Watermelon Cubes Use ripe, seedless watermelon for best taste.
  • 1 cup Unflavored Grass Fed Beef Gelatin Powder Consider vegan gelatin as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Replace with maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Citric Acid Adds tart kick essential for this recipe.
Optional for Flavor Variations
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper or Chili Powder Add for a spicy twist.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • saucepan
  • silicone molds

Method
 

How to Make Sweet and Sour Watermelon Gummies
  1. Blend Watermelon: Start by placing your ripe watermelon cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Strain Juice: Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the strained watermelon juice, honey, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir gently over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add Gelatin: Sprinkle your gelatin powder evenly over the mixture. Stir slowly for about 2-4 minutes until completely dissolved.
  5. Incorporate Citric Acid: Remove from heat and stir in the citric acid.
  6. Mold Gummies: Carefully pour the mixture into silicone molds and refrigerate for about 2-3 hours until set.
  7. Remove and Store: Gently pop the gummies out of the molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gummyCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle a little extra citric acid on top for added zing. Adjust sweetness based on preference and ensure gelatin is fully dissolved for the best texture.

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