Ingredients
- Gum base
- Corn syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Food flavoring
- Food coloring
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Ziplock bags
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients. Place the gum base, corn syrup, and food coloring in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir as much as possible before heating.
- Melt the mixture carefully. Microwave the bowl for short intervals. Stir between each interval to distribute the heat evenly and prevent hot spots. Continue until the gum base has melted.
- Add the powdered sugar and flavoring. Once melted, add the powdered sugar gradually. Add the food flavoring as well, working everything together with a spatula.
- Shape the mixture. When the ingredients are combined, shape the gum into a ball. Let it cool slightly before handling it directly.
- Knead until smooth. Once the gum is cool enough to touch safely, knead it for a few minutes until it feels smooth and pliable.
- Divide and store. Place the finished gum in ziplock bags. Seal the bags well to help prevent the gum from drying out.
Notes
Use caution around the heated mixture, and supervise children throughout the microwaving and early cooling stages.
