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These sour patch copycat watermelon gummies taste like the real deal, but are made with fresh fruit! There are zero food colorings or artificial ingredients.

A plate with sour patch watermelon gummies on it.

Sour gummies were always one of my favorite gas station candies! They’re chewy, sweet, sour, and nostalgic. I decided to try my hand at a homemade version, and it’s super yummy.

These sour patch copycats are a little different than the real thing. Sour patch gummies are sour, then sweet, as the sugar coating is also sour, but these gummies are sweet, and then have a sour aftertaste. The flavor profile is still there but with a more natural flavor progression rather than the artificial sweet/sour flavor you’d get from sour patch kids! Either way, they’re delicious!

Why you’ll love these Sour Watermelon Gummies

  • They’re nostalgic. If you love gummies, these are gonna be right up your alley.
  • They’re easy to make. Nothing too fancy to make these! They’re pretty straight forward in terms of making candy.

The Ingredients in the Sour Watermelon Gummies

  • Watermelon. The key ingredient!
  • Lime Juice. 
  • Honey. I love sweetening these with no refined sugar.
  • Vanilla Extract.
  • Gelatin. This is not the same as collagen.
  • Granulated sweetener. I use this one. The sweetener just adds the mouthfeel you get from sour patch gummies.

 

The ingredients for watermelon gummies on the counter.

The Tools

  • Food Processor.
  • Fine Mesh Strainer.
  • Gummy molds. I use these!

The molds for sour patch copycat watermelon gummies on a counter.

How to Make Sour Watermelon Gummies

  • Step One. Blend the watermelon and strain the juice.
  • Step Two. Add the other ingredients and combine.
  • Step Three. Sprinkle the gelatin over the watermelon mixture and lightly mix. Allow to harden for 2 minutes.
  • Step Four. Heat on the stove until fully liquid.
  • Step Five. Pour the mixture into the molds.

Sour patch watermelon gummies before and after pouring into the molds.

  • Step Six. Allow to set in the fridge.
  • Step Seven. Remove from the molds and toss with granulated sweetener if desired.

The sour patch copycat watermelon gummies being coated in a bowl of sugar.

Tips & Tricks

  • The sweetener is optional. They taste just as good without it! The sweetener is just added to mimic the mouthfeel you get from sour patch gummies.
  • Use whatever mold you have. You technically don’t even need a mold. You can also use a glass storage container and just slice squares.

A note on the sweetener

The monk fruit sweetener is the closest look and feel to regular sugar, but it melts if you keep it in the fridge! If you do add the sweetener, just keep in mind that it won’t keep the same texture in the fridge for longer storage.

How to store the gummies:

Simply store the gummies in the fridge in glass for 3-4 days.

A sour patch copycat watermelon gummy being held in a hand.

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Sour Watermelon Gummies {sour patch kid copycat}

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  • Author: Michelle
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 cups cubed watermelon
  • 3/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup gelatin

Optional

Instructions

  1. Add the watermelon to a blender or food processor and blend until fully liquid. Using a fine mesh strainer set over a medium pot, strain out the juice using a silicone spatula to push down the watermelon pulp. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of watermelon juice.
  2. Add the lime juice, honey, and vanilla to the watermelon juice. Whisk to combine.
  3. Sprinkle the gelatin over the watermelon mixture and lightly mix. Allow to harden for 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the pot to the stove and heat over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until fully liquid.
  5. Carefully pour the gummy mixture into the mold (use a dropper for small molds) or into a large glass container.
  6. Transfer to the fridge for 4-6 hours or until fully set.
  7. Remove from the mold (slicing into squares if you used a glass container). Toss the gummies in a bowl with granulated sweetener if desired and serve chilled.

Notes

The monk fruit sweetener is the closest look and feel to regular sugar, but it melts if you keep it in the fridge! If you do add the sweetener, just keep in mind that it won’t keep the same texture in the fridge for longer storage.

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 65
  • Fat: .2g
  • Carbohydrates: 16.9g
  • Fiber: .7g
  • Protein: 1.3g