Description
Homemade bubble gum delights sweet tooths with its nostalgic charm and playful pink hue. Crafted from simple ingredients, this confection brings childhood memories and sugary satisfaction directly to home kitchens for delightful chewing pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Bubble Gum Base:
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) gum base
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- ¼ teaspoon flavoring extract (bubble gum, mint, fruit, or vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon glycerin
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid
- Food coloring
Coating and Dusting:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare a microwave-safe bowl and carefully melt the gum base with corn syrup, using short heating intervals and stirring between each to create a smooth, uniform liquid mixture.
- Incorporate citric acid, flavoring extract, and food coloring into the melted base, ensuring complete and even distribution of these flavor-enhancing ingredients.
- Introduce powdered sugar gradually into the warm mixture, stirring with a spatula until the consistency becomes too dense for comfortable mixing.
- Dust a clean work surface generously with powdered sugar and transfer the sticky gum mixture onto it, using gloved hands to begin the kneading process.
- Continuously knead the gum, adding small quantities of powdered sugar as needed, working the mixture until it transforms into a smooth, non-adhesive, and malleable texture.
- Shape the refined gum into a long cylindrical log, then slice it into bite-sized pieces or form into traditional stick or ball configurations.
- Allow the shaped gum pieces to cool completely on wax paper or a silicone mat, enabling them to set and develop their final texture.
- Once cooled, preserve the homemade bubble gum by storing in an airtight container or individually wrapping pieces in wax paper for convenient enjoyment.
Notes
- Select high-quality gum base for the most authentic bubble gum texture and elasticity.
- Keep extra powdered sugar nearby during kneading to prevent sticking and achieve the perfect consistency.
- Work quickly while the gum mixture is warm to ensure easier manipulation and smoother final product.
- Use food-grade gloves to protect hands from heat and maintain hygienic preparation conditions.
- Experiment with different flavor extracts like strawberry, watermelon, or classic bubble gum for unique taste variations.
- Store homemade gum in a cool, dry place to maintain its softness and prevent hardening.
- Avoid overheating the gum base, as excessive temperature can break down its structural properties and reduce chewability.
- Consider using natural food coloring for a more health-conscious approach to homemade bubble gum.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg