Mexican Chamoy Candy (Dulces Enchilados)
Mexican Chamoy Candy Recipe (Dulces Enchilados) – It’s easy to make at home deliciously sweet, spicy, and tangy Chamoy and Tajin gummy candy treats with only a few simple ingredients!
Why We Love This Chamoy Candy Recipe
Ready to be a kid in a candy store… Right in your own home? Chamoy Candy is an irresistibly spicy, sweet, and tangy sensation popular in Mexico and other Central American countries. It consists of gummy or hard candies dipped in chamoy sauce, then sprinkled with Tajin chile-lime seasoning and tossed in sugar. This spicy Mexican treat is delicious for adults and kids alike!
You can buy dulces enchilados at Mexican markets, street vendors, and many mainstream grocery chains in the US. However, it’s so easy to make and a great way to personalize the shapes and flavors you like best!
Peach rings are classic, but really, you can’t go wrong with just about any gummy candy. Here we use a combo of gummy rings, orange slices, and gummy worms. Keep reading for even more fun and tasty ideas!
Ingredients You Need
- Gummy candy – any shape and flavor you want like fruit rings, worms, orange slices, etc.
- Chamoy sauce – store-bought or homemade chamoy sauce
- Tajin seasoning – classic Mexican chili-lime spice blend
- Granulated sugar – just the right sweetness to finish the tangy and spicy candies
Best Types of Candies for Dulces Enchilados
Peach rings are a traditional option, but feel free to experiment with any sort of flavor, like strawberry, apricot, or watermelon. Or try gummy mangoes, pineapples, or plums!
You can also use other shapes and types of candies! Try this recipe with:
- Gumdrops
- Gushers
- Gummy bears or other gummy shapes
- Swedish fish
- Skittles or other hard candies
Optional Swaps and Candy Coating Add-Ins
- Add a pinch of salt
- Use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar
- Make your own spice blend with crushed chili peppers and dried citrus zest
How to Make Mexican Chamoy Candy
- Combine the gummies, chamoy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning together in a large bowl. Make sure to stir well so the candies are coated evenly in the sauce and seasonings.
- Use a fork or other utensil to carefully transfer the gummy candies to a drying rack. Don’t rub off the seasoning!
Allow them to dry for at least 1 hour.
- After about an hour, combine the granulated sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning in a small bowl.
Pro Tip: You know the candies are ready to toss in the sugar when they are mostly dry, but still slightly tacky to the touch.
- Working in small batches, toss the tacky gummy candies in the sugar and Tajin mixture. Repeat with the remaining gummy candies.
Place the finished Chamoy candies in a bowl, or transfer them to a Ziploc bag to store for later.
Get the Complete (Printable!) Chamoy Mexican Candy Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Top Recipe Tips
- While this recipe is fabulous with all kinds of fruity gummy candies, I do not recommend using sour gummies. They’re just not a great combo with the sweet sugar and spicy Tajin seasoning, in my opinion. But hey – you certainly can give it a try if you’re feeling adventerous!
- Let the sauced-up gummies dry for about an hour but don’t overdo it… If they dry for too long they’ll lose the stickiness necessary to keep the sugar and Tajin seasoning stuck to the candy.
- Package generous handfuls of dulces enchilados in cellophane bags tied with bows or in small glass jars and give as gifts. They’re fun party favors, gifts for teachers, and Halloween treats.
- As-is this recipe makes roughly 16 servings, so double or halve the ingredients as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No… These treats are tasty, but are basically pure sugar.
There are a lot of deliciously intense flavors happening here! First, you have the sweet and fruity gummies. Then the combo of Chamoy and Tajin is spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet with chili seasoning and bright lime zest.
Dulces Enchilados will last for 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container. The drier the climate, the longer they will keep well.
Looking for More Homemade Candy Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
- Easy Ginger Candy
- Vanilla Orange Candied Cranberries
- The Easiest Candied Orange Peel Recipe
- The Tastiest Turkish Delight Recipe (Lokum)
- Easy Cinnamon Pecan Praline Recipe
Get the Complete (Printable!) Chamoy Mexican Candy Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Mexican Chamoy Candy (Dulce Enchilados)
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Ingredients
- 1 pound gummy candy any variety
- 2 tablespoons chamoy sauce store-bought or homemade
- 4 tablespoons Tajin chile-lime seasoning
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Set out a mixing bowl. Add the gummy candies to the bowl, followed by the Chamoy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning. Stir the gummy candies well to completely coat the candy in Chamoy sauce.
- Move the gummy candies to a drying rack and allow them to dry for 1+ hours.
- Meanwhile set out a small mixing bowl and combine the granulated sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning. Mix well.
- When the gummy candies are dry enough to be just tacky, not wet, dust them in the granulated sugar mixture. Work in small batches, to make sure there is room in the bowl to toss the gummy candies in the sugar. Repeat with the remaining gummy candies.
- Place the finished Chamoy candies in a candy bowl, or place in a Ziploc bag to store for later.
- The candies will last for 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature, longer in a very dry climate.
amazing. they are so tasty, just like the store bought ones! I put mine in a dehydrator on low for 1.5 hours, and them tossed them in the sugar tajin. the spice stuck on the candy, but they aren’t as goey as the store-bought ones! I will do this again!
These candies are so good!! I made them for my niece and she absolutely loved them!
What a fun twist on gummy candies! The sweet candies with the tangy spicy topping were so addictive.