Description

These Homemade Dill Pickle Gummy Worms are a fun and tangy twist on traditional gummies, capturing the zesty flavor of dill pickle juice in a chewy, satisfying snack. Made with simple ingredients and gelatin, they’re perfect for pickle lovers looking for a unique treat with a subtle hint of garlic and apple cider vinegar. This no-bake recipe sets in the refrigerator and makes a delightful party snack or quirky edible gift.

Ingredients

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Pickle Gummy Base

1 cup dill pickle juice (strained, no solids)
3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional, for slight sweetness)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional for extra pickle flavor)
Food coloring (green, optional)

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Instructions

Bloom the Gelatin: In a small saucepan, pour the dill pickle juice and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface. Let it bloom for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid and soften.
Dissolve Gelatin: Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin dissolves completely, making sure it does not come to a boil to preserve the flavor and consistency.
Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in honey or agave syrup for sweetness, apple cider vinegar for tang, and garlic powder if you want an extra punch of pickle flavor.
Add Color: If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix well to give your gummy worms a classic pickle color.
Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into gummy worm molds or a shallow pan if you prefer to cut the mixture into strips later.
Refrigerate: Place the molds or pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the gummy mixture is fully set and firm.
Unmold or Cut: Once set, carefully remove the gummy worms from the molds or cut the gelatin slab into worm-shaped strips.
Store: Store the edible gummy worms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

Ensure the pickle juice is well strained to avoid solids in the gummies.
Do not boil the gelatin mixture as it can ruin the texture of the gummies.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or agave syrup or omit it for a more tart flavor.
Food coloring is optional and purely for aesthetic purposes.
These gummies should be stored refrigerated to maintain firmness.
Use molds designed for gummies or candy to achieve the best worm shapes.
This recipe makes about 20 small gummy worms depending on mold size.