Description
Learn how to make your own delicious bubble gum at home with this easy recipe. Customize the flavor and color to create a fun and tasty treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Gum Base:
- 1/3 cup gum base pellets
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon glycerin (food grade)
- 1/2 teaspoon bubble gum flavoring
- 1–2 drops food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Gum Base: In a double boiler over low heat, melt the gum base pellets until fully melted, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in corn syrup and glycerin until smooth. Remove from heat and quickly add flavoring and coloring.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually stir in powdered sugar until the mixture stiffens.
- Knead and Shape: Transfer the gum to a sugared surface, knead until smooth, and shape as desired.
- Rest and Store: Let the gum sit for 1–2 hours before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can use different flavorings such as cinnamon, mint, or fruit extracts.
- Gum base is available for purchase at specialty candy or baking supply stores.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
