Description
Learn how to use agar agar to create the perfect vegan gummy texture with this comprehensive guide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fruit juice (your choice)
- 2 tablespoons agar agar powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener (like agave syrup or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid (optional, for tartness)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the fruit juice and agar agar powder.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the sweetener and citric acid, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture into molds.
- Let the gummies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
- Once set, remove the gummies from the molds and enjoy!
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit juices for various flavors.
- Store gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a firmer texture, increase the amount of agar agar powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 gummies
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg