Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Kool-Aid Powder: 1 packet (any flavor)
- Gelatin: 3 tablespoons (unflavored)
- Cold Water: 1 cup
- Sugar or Honey: 1/4 cup (adjust to taste)
- Optional: Citric Acid: 1/2 teaspoon (for extra tartness)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients including Kool-Aid powder, gelatin, sugar or honey, and cold water. Using cold water helps prevent gelatin clumps.
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it absorbs the water and becomes gelatinous.
- Heat and Mix: Transfer the bloomed gelatin to a saucepan and warm on low heat, stirring constantly until fully dissolved. Whisk in Kool-Aid powder and sugar until smooth and fully dissolved. Avoid boiling to preserve gelatin’s setting ability.
- Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the mixture into silicone molds, ice cube trays, or a shallow dish for gummy sheets. Ensure even filling for consistent texture.
- Chill Until Set: Refrigerate molds for at least 1 hour or until gummies are firm and chewy.
- Pop Out and Enjoy: Remove gummies gently from molds and store them airtight in the fridge. Enjoy anytime!
Notes
- Use silicone molds for easy gummy removal without breaking.
- Keep the heat low to maintain gelatin’s setting power.
- Taste and adjust sweetness before pouring the mixture into molds.
- Stir Kool-Aid powder quickly to dissolve evenly and avoid clumps.
- Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and prevent stickiness.
- Sugar substitutes like stevia or erythritol can replace sugar, but adjust sweetness accordingly.
- For a vegan option, substitute gelatin with agar-agar powder, noting it changes texture and setting time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gummy (approximate)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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