Candy Gumdrops (Fat Free) |
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Prep Time: 1440 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 1440 Minutes Servings: 100 |
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This is a recipe that I have had since when my son was young, they really do taste like gumdrops! - I sometimes like to prepare three or four different flavors place them in a tin container and give them as gifts, they are simple to make and even taste better than the hard store-bought type - yield is only estimated the amount depends on what size you cut them. Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups applesauce |
2 (2 tablespoon) packages unflavored gelatin |
1 (3 ounce) package jello gelatin (4 serving size, any flavor, but cherry and strawberry is the best) |
2 cups sugar |
1 teaspoon bottled lemon juice |
sugar, for coating |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine the applesauce, unflavored gelatin, the Jello powder, sugar and the 1 tsp lemon juice; bring to a boil then boil for 1 minute stirring frequently.
2. Fill a loaf pan up with very cold water and then pour the water out of the pan, immediately pour the gelatin mixture into the wet pan.
3. Allow the loaf pan to cool for 10 minutes and then put it in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or until gelatin is firm.
4. To remove the candy out of the pan turn the pan upside down and lay a warm wet towel on the pan (this will melt the sugar just a bit, and the gumdrop loaf will pop right out).
5. If desired before cutting them you may place the gumdrop loaf back in the fridge to harden further before slicing into small pieces (this is not really necessary but will aid in cutting them better) remove from fridge and cut the candy into very small squares (here's a tip, when cutting the candy into small squares dip the knife into warm water to avoid the candy from sticking to the knife).
6. Transfer the small pieces onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Allow to dry (at room temperature) for at least 8 hours.
8. After the candy has dried pour some sugar into a bowl then coat the candy pieces in the sugar.
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