Agar-Agar, Gelatin, and Pectin Walk into a Candy Shop…

If you've ever dabbled in gummy candy-making, you know that getting the right texture is like playing a high-stakes game of science and sorcery. And at the heart of it all? The great trio of gelling agents: agar-agar, gelatin, and pectin. They may all turn liquids into wobbly delights, but their personalities—and the candies they create—are wildly different. So let’s break it down.

Let’s be real—sometimes, you just want to snack on something that makes your taste buds question their life choices. Enter these candied citrus peels, lovingly coated in sugar and citric acid to give them that “Whooo! That’s sour!” punch, followed by a sweet, chewy reward. It’s like if nature made Sour Patch Kids but forgot to add the artificial colors and questionable ingredients.

We’re taking citrus rinds—yes, the part you usually throw away—and turning them into something that will make your mouth pucker and your inner child do a happy dance. Plus, making these means you get to tell people, “Oh, I just casually make my own gourmet sour candy at home.” Fancy, right?

These little gummies have a boozy little secret! Provided is the recipe for a basic gummy, then you decide what alcohol you’d like to use to make your boozy bears. I also give a few cocktail options to make them extra fun!

Apple cider gummies are a fun twist on a fall classic. You'll love these chewy little bursts apple and cinnamon. Kid's will love making and eating up these!