#WATERMELON BUBBLE GUM STRAIN HOW TO#

#WATERMELON BUBBLE GUM STRAIN HOW TO#

When I told friends I was making this, I got a mixture of responses from 'wow, that's an awesome idea!' to 'why the heck would anyone want bubblegum simple syrup?' How to UseĪnd I am happy to tell you exactly why you want to make this bubblegum simple syrup! It has a ton of uses. Place bowl or jar in fridge to cool completely before using.Īnd then marvel at the fact that you have a beautifully pink jar of syrup that smells and tastes exactly like bubblegum! You can also simply remove the gum with a slotted spoon or any way you choose. Mine left some gooey residue in my mesh sieve, but it came out in the dishwasher.

Note that the gum will be quite sticky, so take care when removing it. You'll want to strain the gum out of the syrup before pouring it into a heatproof bowl or jar. Let simmer until syrup begins to thicken and mixture is bright pink, about 10 minutes. Lower to a simmer and add bubblegum to saucepan. Like I mentioned above, this bubblegum simple syrup is really easy to make! Simply, put water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Just note that your syrup will take on the color of the gum, so results may vary depending on what you use. I used Double Bubble for my gum, but you can use Bazooka or really any kind you choose. This particular bubblegum syrup recipe only requires 3 ingredients and you can probably guess them all: But there are also lots of other uses for simple syrups (scroll down in this post to see!). Simple syrups are important ingredients behind many bars as they offer a way to add flavor and sweetness to a drink with one single ingredient. Sugar and water are the key ingredients, but you can add almost anything to them to give your simple syrup some flavor! The syrups can be used in everything from drinks to baked goods to marinades. Simple syrup is made by combining sugar and water, bringing them to a boil, and then letting them simmer until a syrup is formed. Once you make this syrup, you can easily make this bubblegum cocktail! What is Simple Syrup? But if you love bubblegum or have kids who love bubblegum, this syrup is such a fun drink mixer or baking ingredient! I know it likely won't be the flavored syrup for everyone. It ended up being an incredibly easy to make and ridiculously fun simple syrup. I had the idea for this bubblegum simple syrup, but wasn't quite sure how it would turn out.

Think flavors like jalapeño, mint, and blueberry.īut I've been trying to think of some more unique flavors and have realized that you can turn almost anything you love into a simple syrup. I'm stepping outside the box today with my new simple syrup recipe! There are plenty of simple syrup flavors that are pretty common. This Bubblegum Simple Syrup is a brightly colored, fun, and totally unique simple syrup! Add it to cocktails or make bubblegum soda for your favorite candy loving kid! It can also be used to flavor baked goods and buttercream frostings.

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