Description
Delicious Homemade Sour Patch Kids made with fresh fruit flavors, perfect for a sweet and tangy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Fruit Juice
- 1 tablespoon Pectin
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Citric Acid
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Additional Sugar
Instructions
- Lightly grease your candy molds with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine fruit juice, pectin, and sugar. Stir over medium heat until dissolved, about 3-5 minutes.
- Heat the mixture until it boils gently, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
- Pour the thickened mixture into prepared molds, leaving room for expansion. Let it set for 1 hour.
- Remove candies from molds and roll in a mixture of sugar and citric acid for coating.
- Place coated candies uncovered in the refrigerator overnight for optimal firmness.
Notes
- Use ripe, freshly squeezed juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar and citric acid to taste for desired sweetness and tanginess.
- Ensure to leave enough room in the molds for the candy mixture to expand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg