Description
Make your own bubble gum at home with simple ingredients. Fun and easy to customize with flavors and colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup gum base
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp flavor extract (e.g., peppermint, strawberry)
- 1/4 tsp citric acid (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Melt gum base in a double boiler over low heat.
- Stir in corn syrup until fully combined.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.
- Mix in flavor extract and food coloring (if using).
- Knead the mixture until smooth and pliable.
- Roll into small balls or strips and let cool.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Use gloves when kneading to avoid stickiness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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