Best Cranberry Gumdrops Recipes

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CRANBERRY GUMDROPS



Cranberry Gumdrops image

This unique treat combines two holiday favorites- the tangy flavor of cranberry and a sweet chewy candy. I've made them for years. They're popular with all ages.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 can (16 ounce) jellied cranberry sauce
2 cups sugar, divided
3 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
Additional sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over water; let stand for 2 minutes to soften. Add cranberry sauce and 1 cup of sugar; cook over low heat until sauce is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Whisk until smooth. , Remove from the heat and add raspberry gelatin; stir until completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight (do not refrigerate). , Cut into 1-in. squares; roll in remaining sugar. Place on baking sheets; let stand at room temperature for 3 hours. Turn pieces over and let stand 3 hours longer. Roll in additional sugar if desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY GUMDROPS



Cranberry Gumdrops image

I got this recipe from Taste of Home. I've made a small "tweak" or two. It's yummy and a nice change of pace from all the chocolate recipes of the season.

Provided by Linda N

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 60 candies, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold cranberry juice
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 cups sugar, divided
3 (3 ounce) packages cranberry gelatin

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the cranberry juice; let stand for 2 minutes to soften. Add cranberry sauce and 1 cup of sugar; cook over low heat until sauce is melted and sugar is dissolved; about 10 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add cranberry gelatin (raspberry gelatin if you can't find the cranberry gelatin); stir until completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into 8 inch square dish that has been lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight (do not refrigerate).
  • Cut into one inch squares; roll in remaining sugar. Place on baking sheets; let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours. I let mine stand overnight to keep the gumdrops from weeping. Turn pieces over and let stand for an additional 3 - 6 hours. Roll in additional sugar if desired. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
  • Yield: about 5 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.3, Sodium 22.5, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 0.6

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