Ingredients
50 grams Light Corn Syrup
50 grams granulated sugar
15 grams Sorbitol Powder
Optional
75 grams Water
Cold
40 grams Pectin Powder
Dutch Gel
20 grams Gelatin Powder
unflavored unsweetened
5 grams Citric Acid
1ml Flavoring
I use Super Concentrated
2 drops Gel Color
Optional
Instructions
Start Cooking
Part 1
Step 1
Add corn syrup, sugar, Sorbitol and citric acid to a stainless steel pan.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, in this order add water- flavor & color (whisk) Pectin (whisk) Gelatin (whisk) Set aside
Part 2
Step 3
Using a thermometer in pan over medium heat, bring sugar mixture to 240 degrees (Mix gently with a heat safe spatula, if needed)
Step 4
Remove thermometer and Reduce heat to low **This is extremely hot and will burn you. Do NOT wipe if on your skin! Get to a sink with warm running water to rinse off**
Step 5
Gently add gelatin mixture to pan and break up with a heat safe spatula (This is when you add any medication)
Step 6
If needed, gently whisk ingredients to combine fully
Part 3
Step 7
This is where you get creative.
Step 8
Pour on a silicone sheet and cut once cooled for strips.
Step 9
Via a Squeeze bottle: Put over nerds or other candy for ropes/bites
Step 10
Via a Squeeze bottle: Put in prepared candy molds
Step 11
Allow to cool and set for 24 hours minimum
Step 12
Dust with confectioners sugar (4 parts powder sugar/ 1 part corn starch)
Step 13
To set completely, allow 3-4 days. Set on counter away from heat and lightly covered
Step 14
Store in an airtight container for 2-3 months unrefrigerated
Step 15
Refrigerated up to one year
Notes: 1.5 grams of extract added to this recipe with yield 60(ish), 4 gram gummy bears at 25mg medication each.