Homemade Sour Gushers
These homemade sour gushers are chewy, juicy, and bursting with tangy fruit filling. A fun and nostalgic treat that’s surprisingly easy to make and way better than store-bought.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup fruit puree
- 3 tablespoons gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons citric acid
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fruit juice concentrate
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- A few drops natural food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place silicone molds in the freezer to chill.
- In a small saucepan, combine fruit puree, corn syrup, and water. Slowly stir in gelatin powder and heat until smooth and fully dissolved. Add food coloring if desired.
- Transfer gelatin mixture to a piping bag or squeeze bottle. Prepare the juice filling by mixing fruit juice concentrate and cornstarch until slightly thickened.
- Fill each mold halfway with gelatin mixture, add a small drop of filling, then top with more gelatin mixture to seal.
- Refrigerate the molds for at least 2 hours or until fully set. You can also freeze them briefly for quicker results.
- Mix powdered sugar and citric acid in a bowl. Unmold the gushers and toss in the sour mix while still slightly tacky.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Use silicone molds for easy shaping and removal.
- Let gushers set fully before unmolding to keep their shape.
- Add more citric acid for an extra sour punch.
- Natural food coloring adds fun without artificial ingredients.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/homemade-sour-gushers/