HALLOWEEN GUMDROPS
These orange gumdrops will sure please any kid big or small- Can make other colors and flavors for other holidays! Jen's Favorite recipe.
Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine Knox with the 1/2 cup water and the juice from half the orange. Set aside for 6 minutes.
- Combine 3/4 cup water with sugar. Cut peel from orange 1/2 in large chunks and add that to sugar mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then remove and discard orange peel (or keep for other baking such as nut bread,cakes or cookies).Add food coloring and extract sugar mixture.
- Add Knox mixture to syrup, and stir until completely dissolved. Pour into an 11x7-inch pan lined foil and sprayed. Chill for several hours.
- Turn out chilled set block onto cutting board well coated in sugar. Spread more sugar over the top. Cut into cubes. Place cubes in a baggie filled with sugar, and toss to coat evenly. Chill again up to 2- 3 days. Use a colander to remove excess sugar from gumdrops before serving-(save sugar for baking other goodies)
- Note: Use other flavors for other holidays with other flavored extracts and colors.
QUICK & EASY GUMDROPS
These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. -Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 64 pieces (1 pound).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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-in. 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-in 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMEMADE GUMDROPS
A recipe for homemade orange gumdrop candy.
Provided by Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies
Categories Candy
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine gelatin with ½ cup cold water and the juice from half and orange. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine ¾ cup water with sugar. Cut peel from orange half in large chunks, and add that to sugar mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then remove and discard orange peel, and add food coloring and extract.
- Add gelatin mixture to syrup, and stir until completely dissolved.
- Pour into an 8x8 or 11x7 pan lined with greased foil. Chill for several hours.
- Turn out chilled block onto cutting board well coated in sugar. Spread more sugar over the top. Cut into cubes.
- Place cubes in a dish filled with sugar, and toss to coat. Chill several hours, up to 2-3 days. Use a colander to remove excess sugar from gumdrops before serving.
HOMEMADE GUMDROPS
It's super easy to make your own sweet and chewy gumdrops. Experiment with flavors to create tastes that are uniquely yours.
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 9h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly spray candy molds or miniature muffin cups with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
- In small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup water and 2 cups sugar to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; carefully add to gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
- Divide mixture into 4 small bowls (or more, depending on how many colors/flavors you want). Tint each bowl with 4 to 5 drops food color, then stir in 1/2 teaspoon extract. Carefully spoon mixture into molds. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight until set.
- Carefully remove gumdrops from molds, using a butter knife as needed to coax gumdrops from molds. Roll gumdrops in sugar; place on waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to crystallize slightly. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
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