Gummy Worms

Candy Mode

Description

This Gummy Worm guide dives into how freeze-drying changes the texture and intensifies the flavor of your favorite gummy treats. Learn about the simple steps to prepare your gummy worms for freeze-drying, optimal settings for your machine, and tips for achieving the best results. Whether you're a candy enthusiast or a freeze-drying veteran, you'll love the crunchy, airy delight that is freeze-dried gummy worms. Join us in expanding the horizons of homemade snacks with this fun and tasty project!

Ingredients

Albanese Mini Gummy Worms

Other types of gummy worms 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 worms 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

A stack of large freeze dried gummy worms puffed up and airy surrounded by several original gummy worms to show the difference in size and texture.

Prep

We used Albanese Mini Gummy Worms for this project and simply put them on the trays with about 1 inch of space between each worm. 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 see a need for that.

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.