If you grew up during the ’80s and ’90s, you likely fondly remember those hot summer days spent mixing Kool-Aid. I recall my neighbor chugging his red Kool-Aid in two big gulps, leaving him with a bright mustache that he didn’t mind at all. It always annoyed me, though!
Fast forward to today, and I haven’t made that sugary drink in years. But when my daughter showed me a TikTok featuring a recipe for Kool-Aid and corn syrup candy that you freeze, it brought back a rush of memories. I realized that it had been ages—about thirteen years, in fact—since I last had a glass of Kool-Aid, and my teenage kids have never even tried it!
So, my daughter and I decided to buy some Kool-Aid to make that candy. I was curious to see if it would actually turn out as good as the video claimed. My kids love candy, but they tend to gravitate towards chewy, fruity varieties over chocolate every time. Give them a slushie instead of ice cream? Yes. A Ring Pop over cake? Absolutely. When we hit the movies, they reach for Nerds instead of classic options like Junior Mints or Snickers, which makes me question our family ties!
When they discovered that you could whip up an entire bottle of chewy, fruity, gummy candy at home with just two ingredients, they were thrilled. Despite my preference for chocolate, I found the process of making this candy enjoyable, and it truly worked just like the video showed. Here’s how to do it:
- Grab an empty bottle, fill it with corn syrup, and add one packet of Kool-Aid (do this over the sink; trust me).
- Store the bottle upside down in your freezer.
After a few hours, you’ll be able to squeeze the bottle, and out will come a firm candy that you can just bite off. It never fully freezes, so it maintains a perfect consistency for whenever you feel like indulging.
I know it might sound painful to bite into something so cold and sugary, but I took a taste, and while fruity candy isn’t my first choice, it was surprisingly delicious. If you’re going to let your kids have candy loaded with corn syrup and artificial coloring anyway, why not let them make their own?
We tried various flavors—black cherry, blue raspberry lemonade, and green apple—and cherry was the clear winner among my kids. This has been a fantastic experiment and a great summer treat. Plus, it was simple, inexpensive, and not too messy—something that’s hard to come by these days.
The best part? They could create a whole bottle of candy, a childhood dream of mine that I never got to fulfill. Back then, without TikTok, I had to save my allowance and walk to the store for anything corn syrup-related since my parents wouldn’t buy such things.
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your kids before summer ends, you should definitely try this. And if fruity candy is your thing, be prepared to hide it from the kids—they’ll gobble up a whole bottle while you’re in the shower, leaving you with a child sporting a blue or green tongue begging for more.
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Summary
This article shares an easy recipe for making Kool-Aid candy at home using just corn syrup and Kool-Aid. It details the nostalgic experience of making this simple treat with kids, highlighting the joy of creating something fun together. With just a few ingredients, families can enjoy a tasty summer activity, perfect for keeping kids entertained.
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