Description
Kohakutou Crystal Gummy Candy is a delightful Japanese treat that will captivate your senses with its unique, chewy texture and vibrant colors. Made from agar agar, this candy features a crunchy exterior surrounding a soft interior, making it an irresistible confection for any occasion. Perfect for parties, gifts, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, Kohakutou is not only visually stunning but also customizable in flavor and color. With just a few simple steps, you can create these beautiful crystal-shaped candies at home, engaging both kids and adults in the fun of candy making.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 grams agar agar
- 14 ounces cool water
- 24 ounces sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon candy flavoring
- 3 drops liquid food coloring
- 1/8 teaspoon citric acid (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, add cool water.
- Sprinkle agar agar over the water and let it absorb for about 5 minutes.
- Simmer the mixture while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sugar and continue stirring until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat; mix in flavoring and citric acid if using.
- Pour into a lightly oiled heatproof glass dish.
- Swirl in food coloring to create desired patterns.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
- Cut into crystal shapes with a sharp knife.
- Let gummies dry on parchment paper for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gummy (20g)
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg