Goody Goody Gumdrops
Who would have thunk, to make their own gumdrops! lol Prep time does not include overnight refridgeration time. Edited to add- Made some changes to make the recipe better, after the submission of the first review.
Ingredients
20 serv.Step-by-step instructions
- 1
In a large sauce pan, soften gelatin in cold water 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in boiling water until gelatin is dissolved.
- 3
Stir in sugar and bring mixture to a boil on medium-high heat.
- 4
Boil to 280 degrees on a candy thermometer about 25 minutes, stirring constantly. (You can also test the candy by dropping a small amount of candy into cold water. The candy is ready when it separates into hard threads that aren't brittle.)
- 5
Pour mixture into two foil lined and greased 8 x 8 inch pans.
- 6
To each pan add 1/2 teaspoon desired favouring and desired food color (if you want clear gumdrops, do not add color).
- 7
Stir until combined.
- 8
Refridgerate pans overnight.
- 9
Lift foil from the pan and remove from from the sides of the candy.
- 10
Using a knife dipped in hot water, cut gelatin mixture into 1-inch cubes.
- 11
Roll each cube in granulated sugar until well coated and allow to sit at room temperature two days to crystallize.
- 12
Store in airtight containers.
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