Description
Create your own Homemade Bubble Gum that’s bursting with flavor and fun! This delightful treat allows you to unleash your creativity by customizing flavors and colors to fit your taste. Perfect for kids’ parties, family gatherings, or a fun weekend activity, making bubble gum at home is an enjoyable hands-on experience. With just a few simple ingredients and a straightforward process, you can whip up a batch of fresh, chewy gum in under 30 minutes. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this nostalgic and delicious candy-making project!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until fully melted.
- Stir in corn syrup until well combined for a smooth texture.
- Add food coloring and flavoring oil, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until the mixture is no longer sticky.
- Form the gum into balls or strips; add citric acid for sour flavor if desired.
- Let it cool on wax paper for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg