The Crystal Gummies My Kids Beg to Make (Kid-Friendly Recipe)
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 505 min
- Serves
- 25
- Calories
- 50 kcal
- Carbs
- 12.00 g
Ingredients
- 2 cupswater
- 2 tablespoonsagar agar powder
- 2.5 cupsgranulated sugar
- 2-4 teaspoonsflavoring (pandan juice, fruit purée, tea, extracts)
- to taste optionalNatural coloring
- as needed optionalNeutral oil (for greasing pan)
Instructions
- 1
Bloom the Agar: Start by pouring 2 cups of water into a saucepan and sprinkle in 2 tbsp agar agar powder. Give it a quick stir and let it sit untouched for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Boil and Simmer: Place your saucepan on medium heat and bring the agar mixture to a boil. Stir frequently to keep it smooth. Once boiling, lower the heat to simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the agar completely dissolves.
- 3
Add the Sweetness and Flavor: Add 2.5 cups granulated sugar to your simmering agar and stir well until completely dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, then add your chosen flavorings.
- 4
Pour and Set: Lightly grease a baking pan or silicone molds with neutral oil, or line a pan with parchment paper. Pour your agar-sugar mixture into the pan or molds and let it cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
- 5
Cut into Crystal Shapes: Once your jelly mixture is fully set, carefully remove it from the pan. Grab a sharp knife/cookie cutters and cut the jelly into cute crystals, diamonds, cubes—whatever shapes you like!
- 6
Air-Dry for the Crunchy Shell: Let your candies air-dry uncovered at room temp for 3-7 days.