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    Home » Desserts » Rosé Sour Patch Kids

    Jul 27, 2017 · Modified: May 17, 2020 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 19 Comments

    Rosé Sour Patch Kids

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    These easy-to-make Rosé Sour Patch Kids are homemade wine gummy bears with a sweet and sour coating. Perfect for parties!

    Head-on view of three rosé sour patch kids lined up with bottle and glass of rosé in the background and recipe title at top

    Who else needs some mid-week rosé? I'll tell you how badly I need it. Yesterday, when I left work, I was so tired and distracted that I got on the wrong train. THE WRONG TRAIN. I live in the suburbs, so we're talking about the commuter rail and leaving the city with an hour+ between trains. Not the T, where you can just get off at the next stop and hop back on the next train.

    For some weird reason, the conductor asked me where I was going (they usually don't bother talking to anyone, but I think my train pass must have confused him) and when I told him, he was like "uh yeah, this train isn't going there." By some crazy stroke of luck, the train I got on also has a stop just 15 minutes from my house, so it wasn't a big deal as Chris was picking me up anyway. There are so many trains I could have got on that went in all kinds of crazy directions far, far away from my town, so for this I am very thankful.

    But it took me a heck of a lot longer to get home and man, I just couldn't get over the fact that I made such a rookie move. I pride myself on paying attention and being on top of things, so I was pretty ashamed in myself. But I'm chalking it up to pure exhaustion and the fact that I'm in serious need of rosé.

    But instead of just a glass of rosé, I decided to make my own Sour Patch Kids... with rosé! Homemade wine gummy bears are nothing new, but when I want gummy candy, I almost always want sour gummy candy.

    Equipment Needed to Make Your Own Sour Patch Kids

    You don't need too much special equipment to make your own rosé Sour Patch Kids, but you do need some gummy molds and citric acid

    I originally got these small molds when I made wine gummies a couple years ago, but I recently bought these molds for larger gummies, as well. Typical gummy bears are TINY, so I like the large size better.

    If your molds don't come with a dropper, you may want to get one of those, too (though you can also pour the mixture over the molds... just gets a little messier!)

    To make the gummies sour gummies, you'll also need bag of citric acid. I never realized how much citric acid could be used for until I read the reviews for this product... In addition to sour gummies, you can use it on your hair (I guess it helps with hard water), to unclog a dishwasher (hard water issues again), to make sourbread, to preserve food, to make bath bombs, to clean your house, etc. etc. Wow!

    Anyway, once you have your products, you're ready to get gummying (can that please be a word?).

    How to Make Rosé Sour Patch Kids

    If you've never made them before, you should know that rosé gummies are super easy to make. All you need to do is pour rosé into a medium saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over the top. Stir gelatin into wine until it’s completely dissolved. The mixture will be thick.

    Over very low heat (do not let mixture boil), continue stirring mixture until the it melts back down into a liquid consistency, taking care not to let gelatin clump up. If clumps remain, press it against the side of the saucepan with your spoon to break them up.

    Once wine is liquid, add ⅓ cup sugar and stir until dissolved. Turn off heat and add drop or two of pink food coloring.

    Place gummy bear molds on trays and working quickly, fill molds with wine mixture. You can either pour the mixture over the molds, and use an offset spatula to clean up or you can use an eyedropper (one usually comes with gummy bear molds).

    Once molds are filled, place in fridge for about two hours to firm up.

    Collage showing process for making rosé gummies, including wine and gelatin in saucepan and gummy bear molds filled with wine mixture

    If you want to make the gummies into rosé Sour Patch Kids, you just coat them in a combination of granulated sugar and citric acid once they're out of the fridge and at room temperature.

    And pucker away.

    Head-on closeup of three pink rosé sour patch kids

    Yes, these are bears, but I'm still calling them Rosé Sour Patch Kids because who ever heard of sour patch bears? It's always the kids and the worms that are sour... I guess bears are just too sweet!

    Landscape head-on view of three rosé sour patch kids with a bottle of rosé behind them

    One thing to note is that if it's super humid where you are, the sugar/citric acid mixture may begin to melt away. Whatever you do, do not put these homemade Sour Patch Kids in the fridge or it will make them sweat even more.

    The same weekend I made these Rosé Sour Patch Kids, I also had a failed experience with a pavlova because my meringue just couldn't handle the humidity. I love pretty much everything about summer, except when the weather causes baking fails!

    Head-on view of three rosé sour patch kids lined up with bottle and glass of rosé in the background

    Though you shouldn't really have a problem with these since you'll likely be scarfing them down just as quickly as you can. They're super fun to have in little bowls at parties, too, as your guests will be snacking on them all evening long.

    Just BE SURE to tell them there is wine involved as they could get a bit dangerous. Because the rosé gummies are cooked over very low heat, all of the alcohol doesn't burn off, which is good...But could also be bad if you're just mindlessly popping them into your mouth. Or you know, serving these homemade sour patch kids when there are kids around. Eep.

    Head-on view of a single pink rosé sour patch kid with bottle of rosé behind it

    I should also mention that the ⅓ cup sugar and 2 tsp citric acid mixture worked for me, but if it's too sour (or not sour enough!) for you, feel free to adjust. I like a lot of pucker in my Sour Patch Kids!

    I hope that your week does not need wine as much as mine does, but if it does, I recommend enjoying it in Rosé Sour Patch Kid form!

    Have you ever made your own homemade gummies?

    If you like these homemade sour patch kids, but sure to check out some of my other fun summer treats, like these Rainbow Sherbet Meringues and these Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies. If you're looking for more homemade candy recipes, check out these Cherry Cordials from Baking Sense.

    Rosé Sour Patch Kids

    These easy-to-make Rosé Sour Patch Kids are homemade wine gummy bears with a sweet and sour coating. Perfect for parties!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Homemade Candy, Homemade Gummies, Sour Patch Kids
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Author: We are not Martha

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rosé wine
    • 5 packets gelatin (about ¼ cup)
    • ⅓ cup, plus ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1-2 drops pink food coloring
    • 2 tsp food-grade citric acid

    Instructions

    • Pour rosé into a medium saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over the top. Stir gelatin into wine until it's completely dissolved. Mixture will be thick.
    • Over very low heat (do not let mixture boil), continue stirring mixture until the it melts back down into a liquid consistency, taking care not to let gelatin clump up. If clumps remain, press it against the side of the saucepan with your spoon to break them up.
    • Once wine is liquid, add ⅓ cup sugar and stir until dissolved.
    • Turn off heat and add drop or two of pink food coloring.
    • Place gummy bear molds on trays and working quickly, fill molds with wine mixture. You can either pour the mixture over the molds, and use an offset spatula to clean up or you can use an eyedropper (one usually comes with gummy bear molds).
    • Once molds are filled, place in fridge for about two hours to firm up.
    • In a small bowl, mix together remaining ⅓ cup granulated sugar and citric acid.
    • Pop gummies out of molds and let come to room temperature.
    • Toss gummy bears in sugar mixture to coat.
    • Store in airtight containers if not enjoying right away. Do not store in fridge.
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    Making Your Own Rosé Sour Patch Kids is super easy and only requires a few ingredients... Pucker up! #sourpatchkids #homemadecandy #rosé #gummies #winegummies
    Rosé Sour Patch Kids -- These easy-to-make Rosé Sour Patch Kids are homemade wine gummy bears with a sweet and sour coating. Perfect for parties! | wearenotmartha.com


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    1. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      July 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      These are just the cutest/prettiest/most delicious-sounding candies I've ever seen! Sour Patch Kids were one of my favorites growing up but I think I'd like your grown-up version even better. Have a great weekend, Sues! I hope you get some rest 🙂

    2. Dahn says

      July 27, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      I have been that tired and distracted, I don't take trains but could totally see how you could get on the wrong one if your tired enough. These rose sour patch kids should make everything better 🙂

    3. Brian Jones says

      July 28, 2017 at 1:04 am

      Sorry I had to laugh at your train story, when we first moved to Hungary our language skills were poor and got on a train going in the wrong direction and struggled to ask whether we were on the correct train. Had we not of worked it out we would of ended up in Romania 😮

      I reckon I would be sneaking these rose gummy bears in to my lunch box 😉

    4. Sandhya Hariharan says

      July 28, 2017 at 2:57 am

      Those Rose Sour Patches are really really cute.. and the delicious candies I can think off... And the moulds... Love them. I better go look for one online soon.:) Happy Friday!

    5. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

      July 28, 2017 at 6:05 am

      I will happily eat a whole handful of these any day of the week! Can totally relate to your train fail - just the other week hopped on the wrong train while traveling in Italy - also kicking myself for making such a rookie mistake - ended up traveling 30 mins in the wrong direction then having to wait for an hour and travleing back, and the correct train should have only taken 7 mins!

    6. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

      July 28, 2017 at 6:48 am

      Whaaa?? These are too fun. And delicious! I love sour candy.

    7. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      July 28, 2017 at 7:12 am

      Ugh that stinks about getting on the wrong train! At least it wasn't as bad as it could've been. And yay for having some rose sour patch kids to make you feel better. How fun are these?! I've seen wine gummie bears, but I'm loving the rose and sour flavors. What a great weekend treat!

    8. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:32 am

      Oh my goodness! These are SO cute!! These were one of my favourite candy growing up and love these adult version 😉 !

    9. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:33 am

      this* P.S. I need coffee, lol

    10. Pam says

      July 28, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      So fun & tasty! I would love these.

    11. Sharon says

      July 30, 2017 at 7:38 am

      These Rose' Sour Patch Kids are such a unique & delicious treat..I hope you are bringing some on vacation..you are definitely in need of them and several uninterrupted days of rest & rejuvenation!

    12. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

      August 01, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Ugh I know what you mean about having those moments when you're off your game...glad your train trip wasn't SO far out of the way! And OMG these sound incredible!! I never knew homemade sour patch kids/bears were so easy to make. I've got to try them!

    13. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      August 09, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Ah I know those days. I recently tried entering the T without even using my T pass and was so confused why the turnstyles wouldn't turn :p

      I would be all over these rose bears/sour patch kids! They are adorable and I can imagine mindlessly/happily snacking on them!

    14. Dana DeVolk says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, please! How cute are these?!

    15. Sandi says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      These are absolutely genius! Love that you made these for adults...I can never pass up wine!

    16. Peanut Butter Turtles says

      May 14, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      Could you replace the wine with something else?

      ( Please Reply )

    17. Sues says

      May 14, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      @Peanut Butter Turtles- You could really use anything- A fruit juice, like cranberry juice, would be nice!

    18. Renee says

      May 10, 2020 at 1:54 am

      I wish someone on the comments actually tried making this recipe so I could know how it turned out for them. I’m going to attempt to, but I wanted to ask about the consistency of them. Is it more jello like, or closer to actual sour patch kids, which is firmer than jello? I’m looking for a gummy recipe that isn’t jello or rubbery like. Thanks

    19. Sues says

      May 17, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      @Renee I'd say these are a little "gummier" than typical sour patch kids (a bit more like a gummy bear in consistency); definitely not jello-like.

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