Description
A fun and scientific recipe for creating stretchy, flavorful pink bubble gum from scratch.
Ingredients
1/2 cup gum base pellets
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon glycerin
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for kneading)
1/2 teaspoon candy flavoring oil
2 drops liquid food coloring
1/4 teaspoon citric acid (optional for tartness)
Instructions
Step 1: Combine gum base, corn syrup, and half the glycerin in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals until melted.
Step 2: Stir in the food coloring, flavoring oil, and citric acid until fully incorporated into the hot base.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a well of powdered sugar on a silicone mat.
Step 4: Knead the mixture, adding more sugar as needed, until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.
Step 5: Roll into ropes and cut into individual pieces using kitchen shears.
Step 6: Dust with extra powdered sugar and let set for 30 minutes before wrapping.
Notes
Ensure you use food-grade glycerin specifically sold for candy making to maintain the best safety and texture standards.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Kneading
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
