Candied Citrus Sour Gummies
Tangy and chewy sour gummies coated with a zesty lemon-sugar blend, perfect for a refreshing snack with a punch of sourness. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns lemon juice, water, granulated sugar into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 25 calories and feeds 20, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp gelatin powder
- 1 tbsp citric acid
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 tbsp gelatin powder evenly over the liquid, whisking continuously for 2-3 minutes until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into a silicone gummy mold and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set and firm.
- Step 4: In a shallow bowl, mix 1 tbsp citric acid with 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Remove gummies from molds and toss them gently in the sour sugar mixture until fully coated, then let them dry on parchment paper for 30 minutes before serving.
