Gummies with LorAnn Gummy Mix: 7 Easy Steps to Perfect Candy

There is a lot of powder relative to the water, so do not worry if it looks dry at first. Once the mixture heats up, everything becomes liquid quickly.

Step 3: Clean the Pot Sides and Add Gelatin

Once the mixture reaches a simmer, wet a silicone brush and wipe down the sides of the pot. This prevents sugar crystallization that can ruin the texture. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully incorporated.

If stubborn gelatin clumps remain, briefly return the pot to low heat. Avoid boiling — high heat degrades gelatin and weakens the gummy structure.

Step 4: Rest and Skim the Foam

Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes off the heat. Foam and impurities will rise to the surface. Use a spoon to skim off all the foam. This step is important for crystal-clear gummies. Any foam left behind creates cloudy spots and uneven texture in the finished candy.

Step 5: Add Flavoring, Color, and Infusion

After skimming, stir in 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of LorAnn concentrated flavoring, a few drops of food coloring, and 1 teaspoon of potassium sorbate solution for shelf stability.

This is also when you would add any cannabis infusion — tincture, cannabutter, or infused coconut oil. Use an emulsifier like lecithin or guar gum to help oil-based infusions blend smoothly with the water-based gummy mixture.

Step 6: Fill the Gummy Molds

Use a 60ml syringe to draw up the mixture and fill each mold cavity evenly. Each cavity holds about 11-12ml, so one batch of gummies with LorAnn gummy mix makes roughly 33 gummies (about 380ml total). Work quickly — the mixture thickens as it cools.

Use a toothpick to pop any surface bubbles before they set. A kitchen torch can also help, but act fast since the mixture begins firming within minutes at room temperature.

Step 7: Demold and Dry Your Gummies with LorAnn Gummy Mix

Wait at least 1 hour before demolding. The package says 6 hours of air drying, but expect 20-24 hours for gummies to fully lose their stickiness. Place them on a drying rack in front of a fan and do not stack them until completely dry.

If your gummies are still tacky after 24 hours, high humidity in your environment may be the cause. Keep the fan running and give them more time.