Description
These homemade sour watermelon gummies are a delicious, refreshing treat that combines the natural sweetness of watermelon with a tangy lemon flavor. Made with fresh ingredients and gelatin, they are easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy snack or summer refreshment.
Ingredients
Units
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Watermelon
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into chunks
Gelatin
- 5 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
Liquid
- 1/2 cup / 120 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (or preservative free bottled lemon juice)
Sweetener (Optional)
- 1/4 cup / 60 ml honey (depending on the sweetness of the watermelon)
Instructions
- Blend: Add the fresh watermelon to a blender and process until smooth, creating a consistent juice.
- Strain: Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup or bowl, extracting approximately 2 cups of juice. Skim any foam from the top and discard.
- Bloom: Pour half of the watermelon juice into a saucepan. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the reserved juice remaining in the measuring cup and let it sit for a few minutes until absorbed.
- Warm: Warm the gelatin-containing juice over low-medium heat. Do not bring to a boil. Whisk until the gelatin is melted and combined. Add lemon juice and honey (if using), stirring well.
- Set: Pour the mixture into silicone molds or a baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm. Remove from molds or cut into pieces to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe watermelon for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- If you prefer a sweeter gummy, add more honey to taste.
- For a sourer taste, squeeze in additional lemon juice or add a splash of tart cherry juice.
- These gummies will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can customize flavors by adding a splash of lime or other fruit juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gummy (about 10g)
- Calories: 10 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
