Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 35
  • Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 3 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 9 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 0 g

Homemade Gumdrops

Your friends and family will remember these chewy fruity candies long after they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers! They're a great gift any time of year.

SERVINGS

70

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Chill

PREP

35 min.

TOTAL

35 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1-1/3 cups applesauce
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) red or green gelatin
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, red or green gelatin, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Immediately pour into a cold 11-in. x 7-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
    With a spatula, loosen gelatin from sides or pan. To remove, invert onto waxed paper. Using kitchen scissors or small sharp cookie cutters dipped on hot water, cut into 1-in. squares or shapes.
    Place on waxed paper. Dry at room temperature for about 8 hours or until slightly sticky. Roll in remaining sugar. Store in an airtight container. Yield: About 1-3/4 pounds.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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