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     Title: Quick & Easy Gumdrops
Categories: Five, Snacks, Candies
     Yield: 64 Pieces

   3/4 oz Unflavored gelatin (3 env)
   1/2 c  Water; +3/4 c, divided
 1 1/2 c  Sugar
   1/2 ts Raspberry extract
          Red food coloring
          Additional sugar

 In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water;
 let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar
 and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring
 constantly. Add gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes,
 stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in extract
 and food coloring as desired.

 Pour into a greased 8" square pan. Refrigerate, covered,
 3 hours or until firm.

 Loosen edges of candy from pan with a knife; turn onto a
 sugared work surface. Cut into 1" squares; roll in
 sugar. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until
 all sides are dry, turning every hour, 3-4 hours. Store
 between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container
 in the refrigerator.

 NOTE: For lemon gumdrops, use lemon extract and yellow
 food coloring. For orange gumdrops, use orange extract,
 yellow food coloring and a drop of red food coloring.

 Recipe by Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 RECIPE FROM:  https://www.tasteofhome.com

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