Gummy Candy Ice Cubes for Holiday Punch
- Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free option mentioned
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag assorted gummy candies (bears, worms, rings, or seasonal shapes)
- 2 cups water (filtered or distilled for better clarity)
- 1 cup clear fruit juice, such as white grape or apple (optional for flavored cubes)
- Large silicone ice cube trays
Instructions
- Start with clean, dry ice cube trays. Silicone trays are highly recommended because they make it much easier to pop the cubes out without breaking the gummies or the ice once they are fully frozen.
- Place 2 to 3 gummy candies into each compartment of the ice cube tray. You can mix and match colors or stick to a specific theme. If using gummy worms, let them drape over the edges slightly for a fun, 3D effect.
- Slowly pour your water or clear juice over the candies. Be careful not to overfill the compartments, as the liquid will expand as it freezes. Using distilled water that has been boiled and then cooled will result in much clearer ice, allowing the candies to be seen more easily.
- Place the tray on a level surface in your freezer. Let the cubes freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or ideally overnight. This ensures the center is completely solid and won’t crack when you drop them into the liquid.
- Just before serving your holiday punch, pop the cubes out of the tray and place them directly into the punch bowl or individual glasses. The gummies will look suspended in glass until the ice begins to melt away.