Sour Watermelon Fruit Chews (Printable)
Chewy fruit candies blending fresh watermelon with tangy citrus coating for irresistible sweet-sour flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1 cup seedless watermelon, pureed and strained
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/4 cup light corn syrup
→ Gelling & Sweetening
04 - 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
05 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
→ Sour Coating
06 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon citric acid powder
# How to Make It:
01 - Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine watermelon puree, corn syrup, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin powder evenly over the fruit mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow gelatin to absorb liquid and bloom.
04 - Add granulated sugar to the saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until both sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
05 - Pour the hot mixture into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
06 - Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill uncovered for 2 hours or until the candy is completely set and firm to the touch.
07 - In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar and citric acid powder. Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.
08 - Remove the set candy from the pan and cut into small squares using a sharp knife. Roll each piece in the sour sugar mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
09 - Place finished chews in an airtight container, separating layers with wax paper to prevent sticking. Store at room temperature for up to one week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste like concentrated summer in a tiny bite, with that perfect pucker factor
- Friends assume you bought them at a fancy candy shop until you casually mention you made them
02 -
- Do not let the mixture boil or the gelatin loses its setting power and you will have fruit syrup instead of candy
- Work relatively quickly once the chews are cut because they start getting sticky at room temperature
03 -
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for the cleanest squares
- If your mixture looks cloudy after dissolving, give it another minute of stirring before pouring