Agar Agar Candy Recipe
This Agar Agar Candy Recipe is bright, fun and surprisingly easy to make. I love how simple ingredients turn into chewy little treats.
Ingredients
- Agar agar powder 2 teaspoons
- Water 2 cups
- Sugar ½ cup
- Fruit juice ½ cup
- Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
- Food coloring optional
- Flavor extract optional, ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the Mold
- Lightly grease your mold or tray. This helps remove candy easily later.
Mix Agar with Water
- Add agar agar powder to cold water. Stir well to avoid lumps.
Heat the Mixture
- Place saucepan on medium heat. Stir often until mixture starts boiling.
Boil to Activate Agar
- Let mixture boil for two minutes. Stir constantly to activate the agar fully.
Add Sugar
- Add sugar slowly. Stir until completely dissolved.
Add Fruit Juice
- Pour in fruit juice. Stir gently to mix evenly.
Add Lemon Juice
- Add lemon juice. This brightens the flavor.
Add Flavoring
- Add optional extract or food coloring. Stir gently.
Remove from Heat
- Turn off heat once everything is mixed well.
Pour into Mold
- Carefully pour hot mixture into prepared mold or tray.
Cool at Room Temperature
- Let mixture cool for fifteen minutes. Do not move the mold.
Refrigerate to Set
- Place mold in fridge. Chill for thirty minutes until firm.
Check Firmness
- Touch the surface gently. It should feel firm and springy.
Remove from Mold
- Turn mold upside down. Release candy carefully.
Cut into Shapes
- Use a knife to cut candy into cubes or fun shapes.
Notes
- Always boil agar to activate properly.
- Use fresh fruit juice for best flavor.
- Avoid pineapple juice. It prevents setting.
- Add coconut milk for creamy candy.
- Layer different colors for visual fun.
- Use silicone molds for easy release.
- Reduce sugar for lighter sweetness.