Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making your own Japanese Kohakutou Candy, a popular crystal gummy treat that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just five easy ingredients, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home. The unique texture of these gummies, achieved with agar-agar as a plant-based gelling agent, makes them a hit among candy lovers. Customize flavors and colors to match your mood or theme, and impress your friends and family with these beautiful homemade sweets!
Ingredients
- 6 tsp agar-agar powder
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fruit flavoring (e.g., extracts)
- Liquid food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by cleaning and organizing all tools.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and agar-agar powder; stir to dissolve over medium heat.
- Once boiling, gradually mix in sugar until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add flavoring and food coloring.
- Pour the mixture into lined molds or a baking dish and let it cool at room temperature for about 2 hours until set.
- Cut into desired shapes and enjoy your homemade Kohakutou Candy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruit juices for unique flavors. Use silicone molds for fun shapes and easy release. Allow candies to cool completely before cutting to maintain shape.