Coconut and Grapefruit Gumdrops Recipe

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Coconut and Grapefruit Gumdrops
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
230
Calories
Total time
34
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Line a 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with foil, extending foil over edges of the pan. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a 1-1/2-quart heavy saucepan combine the 1 cup sugar and the corn syrup. Cook over medium-high heat to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar. Avoid splashing mixture on sides of pan (see How to Avoid Gritty Candy, below). Carefully clip candy thermometer to side of pan.
  3. Cook over medium heat (mixture should boil at a moderate, steady rate over the entire surface), stirring occasionally, until the thermometer registers 280 degree F, (soft-crack stage) about 7 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a heavy 2-quart saucepan combine coconut milk, water, pectin, and baking soda. (Mixture will be foamy.) Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. This should take about 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; set saucepan aside.
  5. When sugar mixture in first saucepan has reached soft-crack stage, remove the saucepan from heat; remove candy thermometer. Return pectin mixture to boiling. Gradually pour the hot sugar mixture in a thin stream into the boiling pectin mixture, stirring constantly (this step should take 1 to 2 minutes). Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute more.
  6. Remove saucepan from heat. Pour candy mixture into prepared pan. Let stand about 2 hours or until firm.
  7. When firm, use foil to lift candy out of pan. Use a wet knife to cut candy into about 3/4-inch squares. Roll squares in Coconut Sugar. Store loosely covered.
  8. For Coconut Sugar: Place 1/2 cup toasted coconut in a food processor. Cover and process until very finely ground. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Store in an airtight container.
  9. For Grapefruit Gumdrops: •Prepare as directed above except omit the coconut milk and the 1/4 cup water. Replace with 3/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice. After combining both mixtures, stir in 1/2 teaspoon grated grapefruit peel. Tint with one drop of red food coloring. Roll in Coconut Sugar, as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 230.43 Kcal (965 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.03g 11%
Sodium 77.17mg 3%
Potassium 81.78mg 2%
Total Carbs 44.29g 15%
Sugars 38.7g 155%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Protein 0.69g 1%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 9.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.34 Kcal (1136 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.28g 11%
Sodium 90.88mg 3%
Potassium 96.3mg 2%
Total Carbs 52.16g 15%
Sugars 45.57g 155%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 1%
Protein 0.82g 1%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 10.7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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