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Published on August 12, 2021 by Liz Marek · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Gummy Crystals

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This is my favorite way to make gummy crystals that are super clear, sparkly and oh so beautiful on a geode cake!

Equipment & Ingredients

Crystal Molds

Clear Gelatin - 300 Bloom

Flash Dust (10%) OFF

https://www.sugarartsupply.com/discount/SUGARGEEK2021

Recipe

close up of three gummy crystals

Gummy Crystals

How to make beautiful gummy crystals that are super clear, sparkly and oh so yummy to eat!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute minute
Cooling: 6 hours hours
Total Time: 6 hours hours 6 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 crystals
Calories: 2kcal
Author: Liz Marek

Equipment

  • crystal molds

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cool water
  • 60 grams super clear bloom 300 gelatin
  • ½ teaspoon strawberry extract clear
  • ¼ teaspoon citric acid
  • ¼ teaspoon flash dust
  • 1-2 drops food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Pour liquid into a microwave safe bowl or pouring vessel. Sprinkle gelatin over top of liquid and gently push and stir dry gelatin into liquid. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Microwave the gelatin mixture at 100%, for 15 seconds. Stir, microwave again for 15 seconds stir. If gelatin still appears lumpy microwave again for 15 seconds and stir. Do not overheat or boil.
  • Add the citric acid, stir.
  • Set it aside for 10 minutes to allow gelatin to settle and foam to rise.
  • Skim the foam off the gelatin and discard
  • Add in your extract and flash dust and stir to combine
  • Pour the gelatin into your desired molds. I'm using the crystal molds from simicakes.com
  • Use a toothpick to add some swirls of color. Don't add too much.
  • Place the molds on top of a sheet pan and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours
  • Carefully remove the gummy crystals from the molds and place on top of your cake!

Notes

Buy clear gelatin: https://caljavaonline.com/products/clear-gelatin-300-bloom
Buy flash dust and get 10% off your order: https://www.sugarartsupply.com/discount/SUGARGEEK2021
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 3mg
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About Liz Marek

Liz Marek is a professional cake artist, sweet and savory recipe developer, and the founder of Sugar Geek Show, where she teaches cooking, baking and cake decorating through detailed tutorials, food science explanations, and kitchen-tested recipes. She has been creating recipes and teaching baking techniques since 2008, helping bakers of all skill levels gain the confidence to make professional-quality desserts at home.

Liz is known for breaking down complex cooking and baking concepts into simple, approachable methods. Her work focuses on helping people understand not just how a recipe works, but why it works. Through Sugar Geek Show, she shares step-by-step recipes, cake decorating tutorials, and practical baking guides designed to make professional techniques accessible to everyone.

Over the years, Liz has taught thousands of students through online tutorials, classes, and educational content focused on real kitchen results. Her recipes are carefully tested and written to help people succeed the first time they make them.

When she’s not developing recipes or teaching baking techniques, Liz also hosts curated travel experiences for women through her travel brand Soul Sisters.

You can find Liz’s latest recipes, baking tutorials, and food science tips at Sugar Geek Show.

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