A recipe for making amber sugar gummies. Recreate the texture of gummitzels!
Kohakuto Gummy is a new type of sweet that combines the beautiful appearance of amber sugar, a traditional Japanese confectionery, with the texture of gummy candy.
One recipe that's become a hot topic on social media is a very simple one that involves soaking commercially available gummy candies in liquid and freezing them.
The ingredients are easily available at the supermarket, so it's easy to replicate.
This time, I tried making amber sugar gummies!
What is amber sugar?
Amber sugar is also known as edible jewels because of its colorful and sparkling appearance, and its sparkle makes it perfect for taking photos and posting on social media.
I know, it looks so beautiful!
Another appealing feature of amber sugar is its texture!!
The outside is frozen and has a crispy or crunchy texture, while the inside has a wonderfully soft (or squishy) texture.
This is the recommended amber sugar! Where can you buy real amber sugar? ▼
The difference between Kohakuto and Kohakuto Gummy
Traditional amber sugar is a simple Japanese sweet made by mixing agar with sugar, with a crunchy surface and a jelly-like, jiggly interior.
On the other hand, the buzz sweets Amber Sugar Gummy candy recreates the look and texture of Amber Sugar using commercially available gummies .
The texture is just like that of high-quality, hard-to-find gmitzel!
How to Make and Arrange Amber Sugar Gummy Candies
These amber sugar gummies that are a hot topic on social media can be easily made using only commercially available gummies and liquid, in two main steps: soaking and freezing .
It's surprisingly easy!
Ingredients for Amber Sugar Gummy Candy
| material | remarks |
| Favorite gummy | We recommend using hard gummy candies such as HARIBO or Petagu Gummy, as they will expand easily and have a crispy texture. |
| Favorite liquid | Juice, cider, carbonated water, ramune, Calpis, etc. |
If you use cider that has the same flavor as the gummies, the flavors will match perfectly.
How to make amber sugar gummy candies
Soak the gummies in liquid
Arrange the gummies in a tray or similar and pour in liquid such as cider.
Chill in the refrigerator
Chill in the refrigerator for a day.
*Asahi Beverages' official recipe recommends letting it sit for two days, but even if you let it sit for just one day, it will swell up several times its size and become a jiggly, jelly-like substance.
Wipe off the water
When cooled, the gummies will soak up the cider and expand.
The expanded gummies will be soft and squishy from the soda so be careful not to break them apart.
Freeze in the freezer
Arrange them on a baking sheet and place in the freezer.
Chill for 2-3 hours and when it's frozen solid, it's done.
Apparently, you can enjoy an even crunchy texture if you freeze it for 2-3 days, so next time I make it, I'll freeze it for a longer time.
What is the texture and taste of the finished product?
The finished amber sugar gummies will turn whitish overall and harden into a rock-solid mass.
When you eat it, it has a frozen, crunchy exterior and a soft, chewy interior, creating an exquisite new texture.
Hmm, this definitely tastes like amber sugar.
The taste is a little lighter than regular gummies, but you can still taste the flavor of the original gummies and the liquid they're soaked in.
It's easy to make, so it's fun to make with your kids.
Amber Sugar Gummy Summary
It's surprisingly easy to make, so be sure to buy some gummies at the supermarket or convenience store and give them a try!