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Homemade Gummy Worms
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- 2 1/2 dozen gummy worms
- CHILL TIME
- 2 Hr
Start your own gummy worm farm! That's right, with just a few off-the-shelf ingredients, you and the kids can make your very own Homemade Gummy Worms. They're fun to make and even more fun to eat!
What You'll Need
- 2 (4-serving size) packages sugar-free gelatin (any flavor)
- 2 (0.22-ounce) envelopes unsweetened drink mix (any flavor)
- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (from a 1-ounce box)
- 1 cup boiling water
What to Do
- Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until dissolved. Pour into baking dish, cover, and chill 2 to 3 hours, or until completely set.
- Cut into 1/4-inch strips to form thin "worms" for serving as is or decorating other treats.
Preparation Tip
For fancier gummy candy, you can use candy molds to make different shapes!
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cavladu 0125025
Jul 30, 2014
? about the 2 (0.3-ounce) envelopes unsweetened drink mix (any flavor). Kool-Aid mixes are between .14-.23 oz per envelope. So should I use 4 or the .14 oz envelpoes? Or 3 of the .23 oz? Or still use just 2, even though it won't be a total of .6 oz.
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Test Kitchen Team
Jul 31, 2014
You can use 2 of the .14 oz packets. It will not affect the outcome of the recipe, as they just add coloring.
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doloreseleeson 3927811
Jul 25, 2014
For the person who wanted to make these taste sour there is a product called True Lemon that is powdered fruit and it comes in lemon, orange and lime flavors. I think adding a couple of pacts of this would do the trick. It is sold in most supermarkets and also online. Not very expensive either. I use it in all kinds of cooking where I want the flavor but not the added juice of a piece of fruit.
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Horse Girl 04
Jan 08, 2017
I like sour a lot so this is perfect, Thanks A lot, Horse girl 04
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toniretman 5006408
Jun 20, 2014
I didn't really care for them, but to be honest I put 1 sugar free jello and one regular. I thought the regular was a sugar free at the store. The flavor was too strong.
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Shellys Deli
May 28, 2013
Do these need to be refrigerated? Or just in a covered container.
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Test Kitchen Team
May 28, 2013
We would suggest keeping them in the refrigerator. Thank you for your question!
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Cassie5021 0297858
Oct 22, 2012
Any ideas on how to make them taste sour?
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Bubbi551
May 28, 2013
Is there by chance a sour flavored drink mix?
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jekni
Feb 25, 2014
Citric Acid is the ingredient that makes lollies/candy sour. Add to taste or roll your gummies in a mixture of caster sugar and citric acid to coat.
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maryright1963 0993668
Sep 20, 2012
I did make the worms using straws. They came out really good. Looked so real. The only difference I would do is use fatter straws.
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myshoe
Sep 20, 2012
I saw somewhere if you put a bunch of bendable straws in a cup then fill the straws with the jello mixture then let it set up it forms the shape of the worm....I haven't tried it yet but looks like fun! Hope this helps!!
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equips59968 8623370
Sep 02, 2012
Is there any way to make these treats with regular gelatin?
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maryright1963 0993668
Sep 20, 2012
I used regular gelatin using my recipe for finger jello.
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