How to Use Sour Peach Fish in Candy Recipes

By Swedish Candy Store NYC | Published: 2026-10-25

Category: How-to Guides

Learn creative ways to use BonBon's Sour Peach Fish in desserts and candy recipes. From melting into sauces to topping cupcakes, these vegan gummy fish add sweet-sour flavor and chewy texture.

Quick Answer

Use BonBon's Sour Peach Fish as a topping, mix-in, or melted sauce in desserts like cupcakes, ice cream, and rice crispy treats. Their soft, juicy texture and sweet-sour flavor work well in no-bake and low-heat recipes.

Why Sour Peach Fish Work in Recipes

BonBon's Sour Peach Fish are vegan, gluten-free, and naturally colored, making them a versatile ingredient for many diets. Their soft, chewy texture holds up well in cold desserts but melts into a syrupy sauce when gently heated.

The sweet-sour peach flavor pairs especially well with vanilla, chocolate, citrus, and berry-based desserts. Because they are not overly sticky, they are easier to chop and portion than many other gummy candies.

When Not to Use Sour Peach Fish in Recipes

Avoid baking Sour Peach Fish at high temperatures (above 350°F) for extended periods. The gummy coating can caramelize and become tough, and the natural colors may darken or fade. Stick to low-heat melting or no-bake applications for the best texture and appearance.

5 Ways to Use Sour Peach Fish in Candy Recipes

Melt into a Peach Gummy Sauce: Place 1 cup of Sour Peach Fish in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until the fish dissolve into a smooth, syrupy sauce (about 5–7 minutes). Drizzle over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake. Do not boil the sauce or it will become too thick and sticky. Remove from heat as soon as the fish are fully melted.
Chop and Fold into No-Bake Treats: Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut Sour Peach Fish into small pieces (about ¼-inch). Fold them into rice crispy treats, no-bake cookie dough, or yogurt parfaits after the base mixture has cooled slightly. Chill the knife or shears in the freezer for 5 minutes before cutting to prevent the gummy from sticking to the blade.
Use as a Cupcake Topper: Press a whole Sour Peach Fish gently into the top of frosted cupcakes. For a more dramatic look, arrange 2–3 fish to form a small fish school on each cupcake. The candy adds a chewy, sour contrast to sweet buttercream or cream cheese frosting. Add the fish just before serving so they stay soft and do not absorb moisture from the frosting.
Create a Peach Gummy Glaze for Cakes: Melt ½ cup of Sour Peach Fish with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over low heat. Stir until smooth, then pour over pound cake, angel food cake, or doughnuts. The glaze sets into a shiny, slightly chewy coating within 15 minutes. Work quickly once the glaze is melted—it thickens as it cools. If it becomes too thick, reheat gently with a splash of water.
Mix into Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt: Chop Sour Peach Fish into small bits and fold them into softened vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. Return to the freezer for at least 2 hours to firm up. The gummy pieces stay chewy even when frozen. Use a 1:4 ratio of candy to ice cream—too much candy can make the ice cream overly sweet and dense.

Product Spotlight

BonBon's Sour Peach Fish: Our Sour Peach Fish are our take on the classic peach flavor. A little sweet, a little sour, with a soft, juicy taste. Our fish are vegan, gluten-free, naturally colored, and made in Sweden. Their soft, juicy texture and natural ingredients make them an easy addition to desserts without artificial additives, and they melt smoothly for sauces and glazes.
BonBon's Sour Peach Fish