Lemon Jelly Candies Recipe

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Lemon Jelly Candies
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Ingredients:

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1-1/4 cups water, divided
  • 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 2 packages (3 oz each) lemon gelatin
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup clear edible glitter

Directions:

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/3 cup water; set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and remaining water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat.
  4. Stir lemon gelatin and unflavored gelatin mixture into hot syrup; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until candy is set.
  5. Combine edible glitter and remaining sugar; spread half of mixture over a 14x12-in. piece of parchment paper. Invert candy onto the parchment paper. Cut candy into 48 triangles and coat with remaining glitter mixture. Store candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Yield: about 1-1/2 pounds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 24.82 Kcal (104 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 13.26mg 1%
Potassium 2.8mg 0%
Total Carbs 5.81g 2%
Sugars 5.59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0.24g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 0.9mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.51 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 85.2mg 1%
Potassium 17.97mg 0%
Total Carbs 37.33g 2%
Sugars 35.92g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 0%
Protein 1.52g 0%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 2%
Calcium 5.7mg 0%

* 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

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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