Ingredients for Goody Goody Gumdrops
- Unflavored Gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups granulated sugar, for coating
- Lemon Extract
- Food Coloring
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How to Make Goody Goody Gumdrops
- In a large saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of boiling water to the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
- Stir in 2 cups of granulated sugar.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 280°F (138°C) on a candy thermometer (approximately 25 minutes).
- Grease two 8x8 inch baking pans and line them with foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Divide the hot gumdrop mixture evenly between the prepared pans.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen flavoring oil and food coloring into each pan.
- Stir until the color and flavor are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate the pans uncovered overnight (or until completely set).
- Once set, lift the foil overhang to remove the gumdrop slabs from the pans.
- Using a sharp knife dipped in hot water, cut the slabs into 1-inch cubes.
- Roll each cube in 2 cups of granulated sugar until completely coated.
- Allow the gumdrops to sit at room temperature for two days to fully crystallize.
- Store the crystallized gumdrops in airtight containers.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
159g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g
