Description
Homemade dill pickle gummy worms bring a tangy twist to classic candy crafting. Sour, chewy strands offer a playful snack with unexpected pickle-infused flavor that delights snack enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsps unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (strained)
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar (optional, for balancing tartness)
- 12 drops green food coloring (optional, for a vibrant look)
- Gummy worm molds (or a lined shallow dish for cutting shapes)
Instructions
- Pickle Juice Preparation: Gently warm dill pickle juice with sugar in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves completely and liquid becomes translucent.
- Gelatin Activation: Sprinkle gelatin powder over the warm liquid, allowing it to bloom for 2 minutes, creating a soft, spongy consistency.
- Mixture Integration: Return saucepan to low heat, whisking continuously to ensure gelatin fully incorporates, transforming the mixture into a smooth liquid.
- Color Enhancement: Add a touch of green food coloring, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
- Molding Process: Carefully pour the liquid into gummy worm molds or a shallow rectangular dish, tapping gently to remove air pockets.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the molds for a minimum of two hours, allowing the mixture to solidify and develop a chewy texture.
- Finishing Touches: Remove gummy worms from molds or slice into worm-like shapes using a sharp knife or decorative cookie cutter.
- Serving and Storage: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Pickle Juice Selection: Choose high-quality, fresh dill pickle juice with robust flavor for authentic taste; artisan or homemade pickle brands work best.
- Gelatin Precision: Sprinkle gelatin evenly and slowly to prevent clumping; uneven distribution can create lumpy, inconsistent gummy texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain low heat while dissolving gelatin, preventing overheating which could break down protein structures and compromise gummy’s structural integrity.
- Color Caution: Add food coloring sparingly; a tiny drop creates realistic pickle-green hue without overwhelming artificial appearance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg