Description
Homemade gumdrops sparkle with sweet nostalgia, bringing classic candy magic straight to kitchen counters. Sugary jewels packed with fruity flavor promise delightful moments you’ll savor with each playful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 6 ounces (170 grams) jello (lime or cherry)
Thickening Agents:
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (like Knox)
Instructions
- Coat the interior of an 11×7 or 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and remaining ingredients, allowing them to meld for one minute.
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring continuously to prevent scorching, until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Maintain boiling for exactly one minute, then carefully transfer the liquid into the prepared baking dish.
- Allow the mixture to settle and cool at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for 3 hours, ensuring the mixture becomes completely firm and solid.
- Prepare a cutting surface by layering parchment paper and sprinkling with granulated sugar.
- Use a metal spatula to gently detach the solidified mixture from the dish and transfer it onto the sugared surface.
- Utilize mini cookie cutters to create decorative gumdrop shapes across the entire surface.
- Position the cut gumdrops in a single layer, permitting them to set and dry completely overnight (minimum 8 hours).
- Gently roll each gumdrop in additional sugar, ensuring a complete and even coating for a sparkling finish.
Notes
- Choose wide, shallow saucepan to prevent sugar burning and ensure even heat distribution.
- Use candy thermometer for precise temperature control and consistent texture.
- Try different fruit juice flavors like cranberry, pomegranate, or citrus for unique gumdrop variations.
- Dust cutting surface generously with sugar to prevent sticking and create clean, professional-looking candy shapes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg