Description
Learn how to make your own delicious Homemade Bubble Gum with this easy recipe. Customize the flavor and color to create a fun and unique treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Gum Base:
- 1/3 cup gum base
Powdered Sugar Mixture:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
Syrup Mix:
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon glycerin
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid
Flavorings:
- 1/2 teaspoon bubble gum flavoring
- Food coloring (optional)
For Dusting:
- Cornstarch or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the Gum Base: In a double boiler, melt the gum base until fully liquefied.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in corn syrup, glycerin, citric acid, and bubble gum flavoring until well combined. Add food coloring if desired.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Remove from heat and gradually knead in powdered sugar until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Knead and Shape: Dust hands and work surface with powdered sugar, knead the gum until smooth. Shape into small logs or balls.
- Rest and Store: Let the gum rest for at least 30 minutes before chewing. Store wrapped in wax paper in an airtight container.
Notes
- Gum base can be found online or at specialty baking supply stores.
- Experiment with different flavorings and colors for variety.
- Homemade gum will be chewy but less stretchy than commercial gum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
