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GUMMY APPLE RINGS, LIGHT SOUR

Savor the Zing with Light Sour Gummy Apple Rings

Delight in these GUMMY APPLE RINGS, LIGHT SOUR, that capture the nostalgic flavor of sour apple rings with a chewy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 rings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy Mixture
  • 1 cup Glucose Syrup Can be substituted with corn syrup if needed.
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider using a low-calorie sweetener for a healthier option.
  • 3 tablespoons Gelatin For a vegetarian alternative, opt for agar-agar.
  • 1 cup Modified Potato Starch Omit if in a hurry.
For the Sour Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Citric Acid Can replace with lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Lactic Acid Add additional citric acid if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Malic Acid Adjust the amount to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Sodium Malate No direct substitute, experiment with other acids.
For Color and Taste
  • 1 teaspoon Artificial Flavor Natural apple extract is a healthier choice.
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Skip if the candy’s hue isn’t a concern.
  • ½ teaspoon FD&C Blue No. 1 Beet juice works as an alternative.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • candy molds
  • Candy thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, and modified potato starch. Stir continuously over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth.
  2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in citric, lactic, and malic acids until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. Incorporate the artificial flavor and turmeric (or FD&C Blue No. 1) into the mixture and stir well for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the prepared mixture into candy molds shaped like rings without air bubbles.
  5. Let the molds sit at room temperature for approximately 4-6 hours until set firm.
  6. Once set, remove from molds and place the candies in a single layer to dry for several hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ringsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Store gummy apple rings in an airtight container for up to two weeks at room temperature. They can be frozen for up to three months.

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