Description
Homemade Bubble Gum is a fun and simple recipe that allows you to create your own chewable bubble gum at home with customizable flavors and colors. It combines powdered sugar, gum base, corn syrup, and flavorings to yield smooth, tasty gum pieces perfect for personal enjoyment or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon of flavoring extract (such as strawberry or mint)
Main Ingredient
- 1/4 cup of gum base
Optional
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of gum base. Stir these together to evenly coat the gum base with powdered sugar.
- Add Corn Syrup: Pour in 1/2 cup of corn syrup and stir the mixture thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and begin to form a sticky dough.
- Add Flavor and Acid: Incorporate 1 teaspoon of your chosen flavoring extract and 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid to the mixture. Mix well to distribute flavor and tartness evenly.
- Knead the Dough: Use your hands to knead the mixture on a clean surface until it becomes a smooth, pliable dough, ensuring all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Add Food Coloring (Optional): If desired, add food coloring drops to the dough and continue kneading until the color is uniformly blended throughout the gum.
- Shape the Gum: Roll the gum dough into small balls or flatten it out and cut into bite-sized pieces, according to your preferred gum shape.
- Cool and Harden: Allow the shaped gum to cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes to set its texture properly.
- Store Properly: Place the bubble gum pieces into an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use gloves when kneading if you want to avoid sticky hands.
- Adjust flavoring extract quantity to taste for stronger or milder flavors.
- The citric acid adds a subtle tanginess that enhances the gum flavor but can be omitted if you prefer a sweeter gum.
- Food coloring is optional but makes the gum visually appealing.
- Store gum in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and texture.
- Gum base can be purchased online or at specialty candy-making stores.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade bubble gum, DIY gum, candy recipe, easy bubble gum, flavored gum, kid-friendly recipe
