Directions

• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand for 5
• minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a
• boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the gelatin; reduce
• heat. Simmer and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir
• in extract.
• Divide mixture into two small bowls; add four drops green food
• coloring to one bowl and four drops red to the other. Pour into two
• greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Chill 3 hours or until firm.
• Loosen edges from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared board. Cut
• into 1/2-in cubes; roll in sugar. Let stand at room temperature,
• uncovered, for 3-4 hours, turning every hour so all sides dry. Cover
• and chill. Yield: about 1 pound.