Gummy Bears
Description
Dive into the delightful world of freeze-dried gummy bears with our comprehensive guide. Learn how freeze-drying transforms these chewy treats into a surprisingly crunchy snack, intensifying their fruity flavors and giving them a unique, light texture. Our step-by-step instructions will help you perfect the art of freeze-drying gummy bears, ensuring a fun and flavorful addition to your snack repertoire.
Ingredients
Other types of gummy bears may be compatible but Albanese seem to be the most consistent. Never use any where the first four ingredients contain corn starch.
Freeze Dryer Settings
Candy Mode on your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Run for at least 12 hours at 150 degrees. Do NOT tray warm or you run the risk of the gummy bears getting too big and sticking to the bottom and sides of the freeze dryer. Mats are not necessary, but could be helpful in quicker post processing.
Machine Temperature: 150°F
No Mats
Run time: 12 - 16 hours
Prep
We used Albanese Gummy Bears for this guide and simply put them on the trays with about 1 inch of space between each bear. There are many suggestions out there to stretch them or use foil on the sides of your freeze dryer to keep the heat consistent, but we didn't do that ourselves. They were run on the top shelf and didn't seem to finish completely so likely need to use foil on the sides for consistency.
Post Processing
Simply remove from the tray and store in mason jars, mylar bags, or other airtight containers.
Suggested Storage
Oxygen absorbers and silica should not be necessary for most candies unless required by your particular state State if selling commercially. Some think that moisture absorbers are better for freeze dried gummy candies.
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