Homemade Gumdrops

Homemade Gumdrops

The flavoring possibilities are endless for these candies.  Just pair your favorite super strength flavor with a corresponding food color for a rainbow of colors and flavors. Other classic flavors to try:  Orange, Lemon, Grape & Cherry. For a slightly more gourmet gumdrop - try flavors like Pear, Peach, Blackberry, or Mango.  Flavors such as Bubble Gum, Cotton Candy & Tropical Punch are always a hit with kids.

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Ingredients

4 envelopes unflavored gelatin (such as Knox brand)
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Super Strength (any flavor)
1/2 teaspoon Tart & Sour Flavor Enhancer (if using fruit flavors such as lime, lemon, orange, cherry, etc.)
LorAnn Gel or Liquid food coloring, as desired
Additional sugar for coating (add a pinch of granular citric acid to the sugar for extra sour power!)

Directions

1
Spray a 9" X 9" pan with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
2
Combine gelatin with 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl and set aside for a few minutes to soften the gelatin.
3
Combine the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat and add flavoring, Tart & Sour (if using), and food coloring. Add the gelatin mixture to the hot syrup and stir with a wire whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in more food coloring if necessary to attain desired hue.
4
Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate several hours until well chilled or overnight.
5
Coat a large cutting board with sugar and turnout the chilled block of gelatin onto the board. Use small cookie cutters to cut out shapes or use a knife to slice the block into large strips, then slice each strip into squares. Toss gumdrops in a bowl filled with sugar. Transfer to a colander to shake off excess sugar. Place individual gumdrops on a sheet of waxed paper and allow to air-dry for a day or two to crystallize.
6
Store in an airtight container.

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