Name: Homemade Jub Jub Candy Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 35
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin Crystals; 240 ml Water at room temperature; 120 ml Water; 800 grams White Granulated Sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Lime Juice; 2 packets Powdered Flavored Drink Mix in different colors; 200 grams Caster Sugar; 2 pieces 5 x 7 Baking Dishes

Front shot of colorful Jub Jub Candy in a plate

Transform your kitchen into a candy-making haven with this Homemade Jub Jub Candy Recipe! These sweet, chewy, and colorful treats are perfect for satisfying your sugar cravings or impressing guests at gatherings. Inspired by traditional Trinidadian confections, this recipe combines unflavored gelatin, vibrant flavorings, and caster sugar for a burst of tropical goodness. Plus, it’s a fun and easy recipe to make with kids or for nostalgic indulgence.

What is Jub Jub? Jub Jub is a sweet candy known for its chewy, gelatinous texture, similar to a gummy bear. This candy is similar to Turkish Delight or Lokum but without nuts or powdered sugar.

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Pro Tip

If you want to omit the flavorings altogether, add a few drops of food coloring to add color.

A simple and nostalgic recipe that’s easy to make at home.
Versatile flavor and color options to suit any occasion.
Made with accessible ingredients and minimal equipment.

For the best texture, use high-quality unflavored gelatin.
Ensure the sugar syrup forms threads before adding gelatin for optimal consistency.
Allow the gelatin mixture to cool completely in a stable environment to set properly.
Be cautious when handling hot sugar syrup to avoid burns.
Ensure molds are properly greased to prevent sticking.

Arrange Jub Jubs on a colorful platter for parties or events.
Pair with tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon treat.
Gift them in decorative jars for festive occasions like Christmas or birthdays.

Replace the powdered drink mix with fruit juice and food coloring for natural flavors.
Add a pinch of spice like cinnamon or nutmeg for festive notes.
Experiment with extracts like vanilla or almond for unique tastes.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
For long-term storage, keep in the fridge in a moisture-proof container.

Baking Dish

Digital Food Kitchen Scale

Glass Measuring Cups

Plastic Storage Container

Small Mixing Bowl

Small Pot

Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons

Teaspoon

Whisk

Unflavored Gelatin Crystals: Creates the chewy texture.
Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and structure.
Lime Juice: Enhances the candy’s flavor.
Powdered Flavored Drink Mix: Provides vibrant colors and tropical flavors.
Caster Sugar: Adds a finishing touch with a sugary coating.

Can I use agar-agar instead of gelatin?

Yes, but the texture will be slightly firmer and less elastic than traditional gelatin-based Jub Jubs.

How can I prevent the candy from sticking to the molds?

Lightly grease the molds with coconut oil or vegetable shortening before pouring the mixture.

What can I do if the syrup crystallises?

Add a few drops of lemon juice while cooking the syrup to prevent crystallization.

How to Make Homemade Jub Jub Candy

To make Homemade Jub Jub Candy, start by hydrating the gelatin in water until softened. Prepare a sugar syrup by dissolving sugar and lime juice in water, cooking until threads form. Stir in the softened gelatin until smooth, then divide the mixture into molds. Add drink mix to each mold for color and flavor. Allow the gelatin to set undisturbed for at least 4 hours. Once firm, cut into bite-sized pieces and toss in caster sugar for a sweet coating. Enjoy these chewy candies as a delightful snack or gift!

Author: Rachael Ottier Hart

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Time & Serves

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

50 mins

Serves

Ingredients

Gelatin

7 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin Crystals
240 ml Water at room temperature

Simple Syrup

120 ml Water
800 grams White Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Lime Juice
2 packets Powdered Flavored Drink Mix in different colors
200 grams Caster Sugar

Molds

2 pieces 5 x 7 Baking Dishes

Instructions

Prepare the baking dishes by lightly coating them with virgin coconut oil, vegetable shortening, or lightly misting the dish with water before adding the gelatin.

Add the 250 ml water into a small bowl, then slowly whisk and pour the gelatin crystals in until it’s thoroughly combined with no lumps and set aside. This is to soften the crystals, not to dissolve them that will come later.

Into a 3 quart saucepan, add the granulated sugar and 125 ml of water, then stir continuously over medium to high heat until dissolved and the consistency turns into a syrup. Take a spoon, scoop up some of the syrup and pour the mixture back into the pot to see if strands or threads of sugar syrup are forming from the spoon. This means the syrup is ready.

Now, mix the lime juice and softened gelatin crystals into the sugar syrup until it’s completely dissolved and has a smooth texture.

Remove from the heat and pour half of the mixture into each of the prepared dishes.

Do each dish, add one of the flavored drink packets and whisk until dissolved. This will add flavor and color to the Jub Jub.

Leave the gelatin in a cool place where it will not be disturbed for at least 4 hours or until it is firm to the touch.

Remove the gelatin from the dish, cut into bite-sized squares and toss in caster sugar before serving.

Serve as a sweet candy snack store in an airtight container or bag for about two weeks if it lasts that long.

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