The 20/10 celebration is coming up, have you thought of a gift for the special lady in your life? Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 simple ways to make cute heart-shaped gummy candies to give to your loved one on 20/10. Let’s get cooking to create this lovely candy now!
1. Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Heart-Shaped Gummy Candies Serves 3
Watermelon 200 gr Gelatin 3 sheets Sugar 120 gr
How to Choose Fresh, Juicy Watermelon
- First, when choosing a watermelon, you should prioritize those with a dark green, smooth skin and prominent stripes.
- Next, to select fresh and sweet watermelon, you should choose those with a small and withered stem, and the bottom of the fruit should be a light yellow color.
- Avoid choosing watermelons with pale skin and green stems as these are early-harvested fruits, which tend to be bland, less crunchy, and sweet.
See details: How to Choose Fresh, Juicy Watermelon
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How to make heart-shaped jelly candy
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Soak gelatin
Put 3 sheets of gelatin in a bowl, then add enough water to soak the gelatin for about 15 minutes.
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Blend watermelon
Cut the watermelon into small pieces and put it in the blender to puree, then strain to get the watermelon juice.
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Cook the candy mixture
Put the watermelon juice and 120g of sugar into the pot, place on the stove, stir well, and cook over medium heat until boiling.
Finally, add the soaked gelatin sheets into the pot and stir until dissolved, then turn off the heat.
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Pouring gummy candy into molds
Pour the cooked candy mixture into the mold, then place the candy mold in the fridge refrigerator for about 5 – 6 hours to be able to take the candy out of the mold and enjoy it.
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Finished product
The bright red heart-shaped gummy candy looks really attractive. The gummy candy is cool, chewy, and just sweet enough.
This candy can be enjoyed as a snack or makes an extremely suitable gift.
2. Gummy candy in heart shape coated with sugar
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Gummy candy in heart shape coated with sugar For 4 people
Peach 1 fruit Blueberry 50 gr Gelatin powder 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Citric acid 1 tablespoon (if available) Honey 1 tablespoon Sugar 1/2 cup (rice bowl)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose delicious and crunchy peaches
- You should choose peaches with a dark red skin, interspersed with a bit of light yellow patches.
- Prioritize choosing peaches that still have a thin layer of fuzz on the surface, with fresh green stems tightly attached to the fruit.
- You should select peaches that feel firm, still a bit hard, and not too soft.
See details: How to choose delicious and crunchy peaches
How to choose fresh blueberries
- For fresh blueberries, you should choose reputable imported fruit stores or supermarkets to ensure product quality!
- Fresh and delicious blueberries usually have a diameter of about half a finger, with a dark blue or purple skin and a thin layer of powder covering the outside.
- You should avoid choosing berries that are bruised, soft, mushy, and leaking juice, as these berries have been stored for too long and their flavor is no longer good.
See details: How to choose fresh blueberries
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How to Make Heart-Shaped Gummy Candy Coated in Sugar
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Blend the fruit
Peel the peach and remove the pit, wash the blueberries. Then put the two types of fruit into a blender and blend until smooth.
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Cook the candy mixture
Put the blended fruit into a pot and place it on the stove over low heat, add 1 cup of water (rice bowl), 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey, stir well and bring to a boil for about 4 – 5 minutes.
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder to the pot, stir well and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes, skim off the foam, and then turn off the heat.
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Pour the gummy candy into molds
Pour the candy mixture into molds, then place the candy molds in the refrigerator for about 6 hours before taking the gummy candy out of the molds.
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Coat the candy with sugar
Put 1/2 cup of sugar (rice bowl) and 1 tablespoon of citric acid into a bowl, mix well, then gently coat the gummy candy with the sugar mixture to form a layer of sugar on the outside of the candy.
Tip: Citric acid helps create a natural sour taste for the candy; if you don’t have citric acid, you can skip it!
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Final product
The heart-shaped gummy candy coated with sugar is incredibly cute and attractive. The candy has a natural peach and blueberry flavor, with a sweet and sour sugar coating that is just right to eat.
The candy is very delicious and easy to eat, and you will definitely love it!
How to store gummy candy after making it
After making, place the finished product into a glass jar, seal it, and decorate with ribbons according to your preference to create a gift for women. Remember to include a small card with a message and instructions for storing the candy in the refrigerator, valid for 7 – 10 days.
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Heart-shaped gummy candy is really simple and cute, isn’t it? TasteVN wishes you success in making these gifts for the meaningful 20/10 occasion for your loved ones!
