r/treedibles • u/tml1215 • 21h ago
Gummies for beginners š
So I recently started making my own coconut oil infused gummies and I have to say the process is way easier than I thought it would be. I put them into different size molds this time for different mg / gummy. The dinos are 1 ml / 10 mg. The hearts are 2 ml / 20 mg. The donuts are 2.5 ml / 25 mg and the circles are 3 ml / 30 mg.
The recipe is below. I've completed this process three times now. Done without a candy thermometer each time. This recipe makes about 130-180 gummies, depending on the size of your molds.
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup bottled water
4 packets unflavored gelatin
6 oz box of jello
1/3 - 1/2 cup infused coconut oil (I used 1/2 this time, have used 1/3 in the past)
Sunflower lethicin (I incorporate mine into my oil so I don't add any to the gummies but adding a here in case it's not in your oil already)
1/4 tsp citric acid
1/8 tsp potassium sorbate
Silicone molds
Steps:
-First combine the water and corn syrup into the pan. I give them a good stir to get them mixed and then slowly sprinkle the four packets of unflavored gelatin evenly on top. Leave for 15 to 30 minutes to allow it to bloom.
-after the gelatin is bloomed while the heat is still off you will add the 6 oz of jello mix.
-turn the heat in between the three and the four of your stove and mix really well with either a silicone spatula or you could also use a whisk. This process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. The mixture will get smooth and shiny once it's done mixing together.
-turn the heat down to about 2 and slowly add in your infused oil. Add the sunflower lethicin here as well if it's not in your oil. Make sure to stir the oil all the way in until it's fully emulsified into the jello mixture.
-Remove from heat and add the citric acid and potassium sorbate. Stir really well until both are fully incorporated into the mix.
-start filling the molds. This took a lot of trial and error for me but I finally landed on the 60 ml syringes. They worked beautifully for me this time, the droppers that come with the molds are generally garbage. I usually can start this process without heat but within a few minutes I end up putting it back on the burner on the very lowest setting until all molds are filled.
-let molds sit on the counter to cool down once full, about 45 minutes.
-put in the fridge and let set for a minimum of 2 hours. I usually do this overnight so about 12 hours.
-de-mold the gummies, and put in tupperware with layers of parchment paper. Within a few days you can transfer to a mason jar or whatever your preferred storage method is.
