Secret Recipe: How To Make Chamoy Gummy Bears

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Last Updated on December 29, 2022

If you are looking for a unique candy recipe, you will want to know how to make chamoy gummy bears. Flavorful and fun, they are a wonderful treat to serve at any party. They are the perfect combination of spicy and fruity that makes for delicious candy.

The combination of the sweet gummy bears with the savory and spicy chamoy creates a wonderful flavor balance. The gummies are simple to prepare and require no prior baking experience. Their unique flavor makes them a popular choice among many candy lovers.

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What is Chamoy?

Chamoy is a Mexican condiment that comes in the form of dried fruit, sauce, or candy. It is made from salted pickled sour fruits such as apricots or plums. The pickled fruit is then seasoned with various spices and chiles.

Depending on how it is made, chamoy can be salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. Typically, it ranges from a liquid to paste consistency, though it can come in other forms. It is most popular in the form of a sauce.

Sometime between the 16th and 19th, chamoy arrived in Mexico from Chinese immigrants. Though the exact origin is unknown, it became a common topping for various traditional Mexican dishes, as well as snacks. As time went on, Mexicans adapted chamoy and it became a popular sauce.

Today, chamoy is commonly used as a hot sauce for street food vendors. However, it is gaining popularity in some fine dining establishments. Typically, it is paired with mangos, cucumber, esquites, and mangonada at street food vendors.

Another popular way to serve chamoy is with candy.  There is a variety of chamoy candy treats including lollipops, gummies, candy powder, and liquid candy. In addition, it is also popularly served with popsicles, shaved ice, sherbert, fruit, and even ice cream.

What You Will Need

Ingredients

• 1 cup apricot jam
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon ancho chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups gummies
• 2 tablespoons Tajin

Equipment

• Blender
• Large mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
• Baking Tray
• Parchment paper

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step One: Make the Chamoy Sauce

Add the apricot jam, fresh lime juice, crushed red pepper, ancho chile powder, and salt to a blender. Blend the mixture on medium speed until the chamoy reaches a smooth consistency.

Step Two: Combine Chamoy, Tajin, and Gummy Bears

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup of the chamoy sauce with the gummy bears and tajin. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix the ingredients, ensuring the gummies are thoroughly coated.

Step Three: Add Gummies to Baking Tray

Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Carefully pour your gummies out onto the baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle gummies with an additional tablespoon of Tajin.

Step Four: Let the Coating Dry

Let the gummies dry at room temperature for around two hours. This will allow the chamoy to soak into the gummies, helping to make them less sticky. Serve chamoy gummies in a bowl and enjoy.

Servings and Preparation Time

Tips and Tricks on How to Make Chamoy Gummy Bears

Store leftover chamoy sauce in an airtight jar in the fridge. When properly stored, it should be able to last two to three months at least.

Instead of making your own chamoy sauce from scratch, you can also use store-bought. Chamoy can be found in some specialty grocery stores, online, and in most Mexican markets. Tajin may be hard to find as well, but you can also get it online or at a Mexican market.

In addition to your gummies, you can serve them on fruit, tortilla chips, ice cream, popsicles, or whatever you would like. Chamoy sauce particularly tastes great with fresh fruits such as mango, pineapple, apples, peaches, apricots, and plums.

It also tastes great when served with hard candies and you can even use it to make candy apples. In addition to regular gummies, it goes well with sour, mango, and peach rings. Chamoy can even pair well with savory dishes such as corn, fish, and chicken.

Store your chamoy gummies in an airtight container for up to two weeks. However, for best results, eat the gummies within five days. After five days, some of the liquid may begin to release from the gummies, making them extra sticky.

Gummies do not do well in the fridge or freezer, so keep them at room temperature. When they are cold, they become hard and lose their desirable texture. It is best to store them in a pantry, cabinet, or a candy jar on the counter.

Be sure to store them in a cool, dry location out of the sun. Heat can melt the gummies, creating a sticky mess that can be hard to clean up. In addition, humidity can ruin the texture of gummies as well.

How Do You Make Gummy Bears with Kool-Aid Chamoy and Lucas?

Making gummy bears with Kool-Aid and Lucas Chamoy can make a fun and unique treat. To start, begin by making your Kool-Aid gummy bears. You can use any flavor of Kool-Aid you like to make your gummy bears.

To make Kool-Aid gummy bears, you will need to start with one cup of water, one ounce of unflavored gelatin, one ounce of jello, and 1/4 teaspoon of Kool-Aid. Start by heating one cup of water on low heat, then in a separate bowl mix the unflavored gelatin, jello, and Kool-aid.

Slowly add the gelatin mixture to your water while stirring, and slowly bring the mixture to a boil while stirring frequently. Continue to boil the mixture for three minutes and then pour it into your gummy bear mold. Place your gummy bears into the fridge until they set, about 20 minutes.

After your gummy bears are set, you can add your Lucas Chamoy. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with Chamoy sauce. Add your gummy bears to this mixture and toss until coated.

Then, add your Lucas Chamoy seasoning to a small bowl and mix until the gummy bears are coated. Now you can serve your gummy bears and store any leftovers at room temperature for up to one week.

Can You Heat Up Chamoy?

Yes, you can heat up Chamoy sauce if desired. To do so, add your Chamoy sauce to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm. You can then add your warmed Chamoy sauce to your favorite dishes and enjoy.

Chamoy is a popular type of sauce from Mexico. It includes ingredients such as chilies, lime juice, sea salt, and a touch of apricot. This makes it a versatile sauce that you can use on a wide variety of dishes including chicken, pork, steak, and shrimp.

You can also add it to different fruits including oranges, watermelons, mangoes, and pineapples. It also goes great on corn on the cob, potatoes, avocados, cucumbers, and carrots.

How Do You Make Healthy Chamoy?

To make Chamoy healthy, you can make your own version at home. This allows you to know exactly what you are adding to your Chamoy sauce. In addition, by making your own there won’t be any artificial preservatives and additives.

To make your own Chamoy sauce you will need three cups of water, 3/4 cup of dried apricots, 1/2 cup of prunes, 1/2 cup of dried hibiscus flowers, six tablespoons of chili powder, a pinch of salt, 1/4 lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar.

Add all the ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Then, add all of the ingredients of the Chamoy to the blender and mix until smooth. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.

Does Chamoy Harden?

Chamoy typically does not harden when properly stored. To store, keep your Chamoy sauce in its container at room temperature. You can also keep it in the fridge if you like it to be a thicker consistency.

Delicious and Easy Chamoy Gummies

Learning how to make chamoy gummies makes for a unique and fun snack. They are a great balance of spicy and sweet flavors, with a lovely chewy consistency. They are super simple to make and require no prior baking experience, plus you can use any leftover sauce for other dishes as well.

These gummies are great for serving at any party, especially in the summertime. They also make a great party favor to send your guests home with. They are a wonderful treat for anyone who loves a bit of spice, as the combination of the chamoy and Tajin kicks the gummies.

In addition to gummies, you can add chamoy sauce to many different foods. It is a versatile condiment that compliments both sweet and savory foods. It is particularly good when drizzled on fruit, candy, corn, and shaved ice.

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