Sour Worms Recipe
American · Candy · 20 min total
Tangy, chewy, and irresistibly sour, these homemade sour worms are a fun twist on classic gummy candy, made with real fruit juice and no artificial flavors.
15
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
24
servings
servings
60
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (about 4 packets)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon citric acid
- 1/2 teaspoon tartaric acid (optional, for extra sourness)
- Food coloring (neon green or yellow, optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and add bloomed gelatin, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Stir in citric acid and tartaric acid (if using). Add a few drops of food coloring if desired.
- Pour mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Turn the set gelatin out onto a cutting board. Cut into thin strips (about 1/4 inch wide and 3 inches long) to form worms.
- Toss worms in a mixture of additional citric acid and sugar (1 tablespoon each) for extra sour coating, if desired.
Tips
- Store sour worms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a softer texture, reduce gelatin to 2 tablespoons.
- Use a straw to create worm shapes: pour mixture into straws, refrigerate, then push out.
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