Description
A fun and customizable homemade bubble gum with a chewy texture and sweet flavor, perfect for a creative kitchen project.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon food-grade glycerin
- 1 teaspoon flavor extract
- food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer until mixture reaches a thick syrup (115–120°C).
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Stir in glycerin, flavor extract, and food coloring.
- Dust a surface with cornstarch and pour mixture onto it.
- Knead until smooth and pliable.
- Shape into small pieces or strips.
- Let rest for 30 minutes before chewing.
Notes
- Use different extracts to customize flavor.
- Add more glycerin for softer gum or less for firmer texture.
- Knead with cornstarch if too sticky.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Keep in a cool, dry place to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
