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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
6 envelopes unflavored gelatin |
1 cup cold water, divided |
2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup light corn syrup |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/3 cup orange juice |
1 tablespoon finely chopped candied cherries |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
Directions:
1. Place a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan in refrigerator until ready to use.
2. Combine gelatin and 1/4 cup cold water in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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