The Blue Gummy You Picked First (Creamy Citrus Edition)
A pale blue, creamy citrus gummy inspired by the one everyone reached for first. Soft, nostalgic, and quietly elegant, this is a dessert gummy meant for grown-ups.
Ingredients
Gummy Base
- 1 cup fresh orange juice strained
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 envelopes about 21 g unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring a few drops
- Neutral oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8x8-inch pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and honey. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil.
- Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the warm liquid and let it bloom for 1–2 minutes.
- Whisk gently until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the milk, keeping the mixture warm but never simmering.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add blue food coloring one drop at a time until a pale, opaque blue is reached.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and gently tap on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Refrigerate until fully set, about 2 hours.
- Lift the slab out using the parchment and cut into small, imperfect cubes with a lightly oiled knife.
Notes
These gummies should be soft and bouncy, not rubbery. For a slightly firmer texture, add 1 teaspoon more gelatin. Serve piled into a small ceramic dish after dinner with coffee or tea. Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 5 days.