Homemade Bubble Gum
🛒 Ingredients (makes ~2 dozen pieces):
- ¼ cup gum base pellets (or chopped gum base blocks)*
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tbsp corn syrup (light)
- ½ tsp glycerin (food grade)
- ½ tsp natural flavor oil (peppermint, fruit, or bubble-gum flavor)
- 1–2 drops food coloring (optional)
*Gum base is available online or at specialty candy-making shops.
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👩🍳 Directions:
1. Melt the Gum Base
In a small double boiler, add gum base and heat over low, stirring until fully melted (about 5 minutes).
2. Incorporate Sweeteners
Stir in corn syrup and glycerin until smooth and glossy.
3. Add Flavor & Color
Remove from heat. Quickly stir in flavor oil and food coloring, mixing thoroughly.
4. Dust & Knead
Sprinkle powdered sugar on a clean surface. Pour the gum mixture onto it.
When cool enough to handle, knead the gum like dough, folding in more powdered sugar until it’s no longer sticky and reaches a pliable texture.
5. Shape & Cut
Roll the gum into a thin log (\~½″ diameter).
Dust a sharp knife with powdered sugar and slice into ½″ pieces.
6. Cure
Let pieces rest on parchment for 4–6 hours to firm up before chewing.