Directions:
- Place a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Combine gelatin and 1/4 cup cold water in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
- Combine 2 cups sugar, remaining water, syrup, and lemon juice in a small Dutch oven, stirring well. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes stirring constantly. Add reserved gelatin mixture, stirring well; cook, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves. Add orange juice and cherries; cook an additional 10 minutes, stirring well. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture into chilled baking pan. Let stand overnight at room temperature.
- Sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch; sprinkle mixture over counter top or on a baking sheet. Turn candy out onto cornstarch mixture. Cut into 1-inch squares. Roll each piece in cornstarch mixture; let dry on wire racks 1 hour. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 2820.94 Kcal (11811 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 598.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 66.53g | 102% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 3.17mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 988.25mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2101.11mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbs | 551.2g | 184% | |
| Sugars | 461.74g | 1847% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.55g | 18% | |
| Protein | 22.36g | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 72.2mg | 120% | |
| Vitamin A | 10.6mg | 352% | |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 316.3mg | 32% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 296.45 Kcal (1241 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 62.93 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.99g | 102% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.33mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 103.86mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 220.81mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbs | 57.93g | 184% | |
| Sugars | 48.52g | 1847% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.48g | 18% | |
| Protein | 2.35g | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 120% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.1mg | 352% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 33.2mg | 32% | |
* 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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