How to Make Gummy Candy without Gelatin And Agar Agar

Ingredients

• 2 cups Granulated Sugar (white granulated sugar)
• 0.75 cup Water (for sugar syrup)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup Corn Flour (also called cornstarch)
• 1.5 cup Water (for corn flour slurry)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into small pieces)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence (pure vanilla extract preferred)
• a few drops Pink Food Coloring (optional, adjust to desired shade)
• 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting to prevent sticking)

Instructions

1. Make Sugar Syrup

   Combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 0.75 cup water, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture is clear.

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   Temperature: Medium heat

2. Prepare Corn Flour Slurry

   In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup corn flour with 1.5 cup water until smooth and free of lumps.

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3. Combine Slurry with Syrup

   Gradually pour the corn flour slurry into the hot sugar syrup while whisking continuously on medium flame. Keep stirring to avoid lumps.

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   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Cook to Thicken

   Reduce heat to low and continue stirring for about 15 minutes. The mixture will become thick, glossy, and translucent.

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   Temperature: Low heat

5. Add Butter and Flavorings

   Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Cook for another 2 minutes until the butter melts completely.

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   Temperature: Low heat

6. Transfer to Mold

   Pour the hot mixture into a silicone candy mold or a parchment‑lined baking tray. Spread evenly with a spatula.

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7. Set the Gummies

   Allow the gummies to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.

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8. Unmold and Dust

   Remove the set gummies from the mold and dust them lightly with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

270

Protein

0g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

5g

Fiber

0g