Description
Learn how to make your own Pop Rocks Bubble Gum at home with this fun and easy recipe. This homemade bubble gum is infused with the unique fizzing sensation of Pop Rocks candy, making it a delightful treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup gum base pellets or shredded gum base
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid (optional for tang)
- 1/2 teaspoon bubble gum flavoring or strawberry extract
- pink or red food coloring (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons Pop Rocks candy (any flavor)
Gum Base Mixture:
Additions:
Instructions
- Melt Gum Base: In a double boiler over low heat, melt the gum base until fully liquefied, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the corn syrup and continue stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the powdered sugar, citric acid, flavoring, and food coloring if using.
- Knead the Dough: Let the mixture cool slightly, then knead it on a surface dusted with powdered sugar until smooth and pliable.
- Add Pop Rocks: Gently knead in the Pop Rocks while the gum is still warm. Form into small balls or sticks.
- Cool and Store: Allow the gum to cool completely at room temperature before wrapping and storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Pop Rocks should be added when the gum mixture is just warm to preserve their fizzing effect.
- Store the homemade bubble gum at room temperature and consume within a few days for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
