Chewy Cherry Sour Gummy Strips (Oven-Dried)
Delicious homemade cherry gummy strips with a tangy sour coating. These natural fruit snacks are made with real cherries and dried in the oven for the perfect chewy texture. No dehydrator needed!
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Rimmed baking sheet (11x17")
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Thermometer (optional)
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife or kitchen scissors
Ingredients
Strip Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups frozen cherries thawed
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 ½ tablespoon powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoon cold water for blooming gelatin
For Sour Coating:
- 2 teaspoon citric acid
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar optional
Instructions
- Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5-10 minutes.
- Blend cherries, lemon juice, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Warm cherry mixture over low heat (120°F-140°F). Do not boil.
- Stir bloomed gelatin into warm cherry mixture until dissolved.
- Spread mixture evenly (⅛ inch thick) on lined baking sheet.
- Dry in oven at 150-170°F for 4-6 hours with door cracked open.
- Cool completely before cutting into strips.
- For sour coating: Mix citric acid and sugar, lightly mist strips with water, and toss in sour mixture.
Notes
Don't skip propping the oven door open during drying
The mixture is done when it's no longer sticky but still flexible
Remove finished edges early if needed while center continues drying
Let cool completely for proper texture development
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Refrigerate for longer storage and firmer texture
The mixture is done when it's no longer sticky but still flexible
Remove finished edges early if needed while center continues drying
Let cool completely for proper texture development
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Refrigerate for longer storage and firmer texture
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