Homemade Dill Pickle Gummy Worms 🥒✨

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dill pickle juice (from your favorite jar of pickles)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin

• 1-2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional, depending on your sweetness preference)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste for extra tanginess)

• 1-2 drops of green food coloring (optional, for extra fun!)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Gummy Worm Mold:

• Lightly grease or spray a gummy worm mold with non-stick spray. If you don’t have a gummy worm mold, you can also use a silicone ice cube tray or make your own molds by using a piping bag or plastic squeeze bottle to form worm shapes.

• Set the mold aside while you prepare the gummy mixture.

2. Make the Gummy Mixture:

• In a small saucepan, pour the dill pickle juice, water, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.

• Sprinkle the powdered gelatin evenly over the liquid. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom (absorb the liquid).

• After blooming, heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin dissolves completely and the liquid is warm but not boiling (about 3-5 minutes).

• Add the honey or sugar to taste. If you want a less sweet gummy, you can skip this or adjust the amount. Stir in the salt to enhance the dill pickle flavor.

• If using, add a couple of drops of green food coloring to achieve a fun, bright color for the worms.

3. Pour the Gummy Mixture:

• Carefully pour the gummy mixture into your prepared gummy worm molds. Use a spoon or dropper to ensure even distribution in the mold.

• If you don’t have a mold, pour the mixture into a small shallow pan and cut it into small squares after it sets.

4. Let the Gummies Set:

• Refrigerate the gummy worms for about 2-3 hours, or until they are completely firm and set.

• Once set, gently remove the gummies from the mold. If you used a tray or pan, simply cut them into strips or squares.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

• Your homemade Dill Pickle Gummy Worms are ready to eat! Enjoy them as a tangy, chewy snack, perfect for pickle enthusiasts.

Calories Per Serving:

• Each serving (about 2-3 gummy worms) contains approximately 25-30 calories, depending on the amount of honey or sugar you add. This estimate is based on a serving size of 5 gummy worms, with the rest of the ingredients contributing only minimal calories.

Tips:

• Adjusting Flavor: If you want a more intense pickle flavor, add a little more dill pickle juice or some extra pickle seasoning.

• Sweetness Level: Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness by adding more honey or sugar. If you like your gummies extra tangy, reduce the amount of sugar.

• Storage: Store your homemade gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Enjoy this tangy and fun twist on traditional gummy worms! 🥒✨