Description
Create your own delightful Homemade Bubble Gum that’s not only tasty but also fully customizable! This fun recipe is perfect for parties, kids’ activities, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With easy-to-find ingredients and the ability to choose your favorite flavors and colors, making bubble gum is an enjoyable and creative experience. You can adjust both the taste and appearance to suit any occasion, making this candy a standout choice for family projects or unique gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup gum base
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons gum powder
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid (optional for sour gum)
- Food coloring (as desired)
- Flavoring oil (as desired)
Instructions
- Melt the gum base in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted, stirring gently after each interval.
- Mix in corn syrup until well combined. Add food coloring and flavoring oil; stir until evenly distributed.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until the mixture is no longer sticky and forms a uniform texture.
- Shape the gum into balls or strips as desired. For sour gum, mix in citric acid to taste.
- Let the shaped gum sit for about 30 minutes until firm before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg