Description
A quick and easy homemade sugar free sour candy made with sugar-free and unflavored gelatin, coated in a tangy citric acid and erythritol mixture. Kid-friendly, budget-friendly, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- Sugar-free gelatin (your favorite flavor) 1 box (0.3 oz)
- Unflavored gelatin 1 packet (0.25 oz)
- Cold water 1/4 cup
- Boiling water 1/2 cup
- Citric acid (for the sour coating) 2 tablespoons
- Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1. Combine both gelatins in a bowl.
- 2. Add cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- 3. Pour in the boiling water and stir until dissolved.
- 4. Pour the mixture into a small silicone mold or a lined dish.
- 5. Chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
- 6. Meanwhile, mix citric acid and sweetener for the coating.
- 7. Cut the firm candy into small pieces.
- 8. Toss each piece in the sour coating and enjoy.
Notes
Stir the gelatin well to avoid clumps. Use a silicone mold for easy removal. Coat the candy right before serving so it stays crunchy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, away from moisture. Freeze uncoated candy for up to a month. If sticky, toss in more sour coating before serving. Swap gelatin flavors (lemon or green apple for extra zing).
For vegan, use agar-agar instead of gelatin. Adjust citric acid for milder or bolder sourness. Add a pinch of stevia for more sweetness.
Roll in crushed freeze-dried fruit for extra texture. Serve with cheese boards, lunchboxes, fruit platters, or herbal tea.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1H 50 minutes
- Category: Snack, Candy
- Method: No-bake, Stovetop (dissolving gelatin)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sugar free sour candy, sugar-free candy, homemade gummy candy, sour gummies, low carb candy, keto candy, kid-friendly snack