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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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