No Gelatin ❌ No Agar Agar ❌ Chewy Jelly Candy Recipe ❗Gummy Candy Recipe by FooD HuT

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Cornstarch (for slurry, sifted)
• 0.5 cup Water (cold, for slurry)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (neutral oil for brushing pan)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (white sugar)
• 0.75 cup Water (for sugar syrup)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 2 drops Blue Food Coloring (gel or liquid)
• 0.5 cup Desiccated Coconut (finely ground, for coating)

Instructions

1. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry

   Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water in a mixing bowl and whisk until completely smooth with no lumps.

   Time: PT5M

2. Oil the Pan

   Lightly brush the inside of the saucepan with vegetable oil using a pastry brush to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT1M

3. Make Sugar Syrup

   Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture becomes clear.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Incorporate Cornstarch Slurry

   Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering syrup while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Add Butter

   Stir in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and continue cooking, stirring, for another 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Color the Candy

   Add 2 drops of blue food coloring, reduce heat to low, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring gently.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low flame

7. Check Consistency

   The mixture should be thick but still pourable. If it looks too runny, cook a minute longer; if too firm, add a splash of water.

   Time: PT1M

8. Cool and Refrigerate

   Pour the hot candy into a greased tray, spread evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

   Time: PT30M

9. Cut and Coat

   Brush a knife with a little oil, cut the set candy into bite‑size pieces, then roll each piece in desiccated coconut powder to coat.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

71

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

17 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

0.5 g