Homemade Gumdrops
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Homemade Gumdrops
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Homemade gumdrops are a fun and tasty science experiment you can easily make at home. Give this colorful candy making a try!
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Ingredients
- 6 envelopes unflavored gelatin 4 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons flavored extract lemon, orange, peppermint, etc
- 12 drops Liquid food coloring
- 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large pot (yes, a large stew pot, you'll need it!), stir together the gelatin and cold water. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, let the additional water come to a boil in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Pour the boiling water over the gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in the sugar.
- Place the pot over a burner at medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer until the mixture reaches 240-255 degrees F, about 25 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping sides to avoid burning any sugar. The mixture will get quite thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flavor extract of your choice. Next, add food coloring, or divide the mixture among bowls and add food coloring for multiple colors.
- Pour gelatin into silicone molds. Let sit at room temperature, 12 hours.
- Remove candy from molds. If you need to cut the candies, run your knife under hot water before each cut to avoid sticking. Roll in extra sugar to coat.
- Place on a wax paper lined tray. Cover with a tea towel and let sit at room temperature for 48 hours to crystalize.
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Notes
- Want sour candies? Instead of rolling the candies in plain sugar, add a tablespoon or two of citric acid to the sugar mixture.
- Stays good for up to 4 weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
2117kcal
(106%)
Carbohydrates
399g
(133%)
Protein
145g
(290%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Sugar
399g
(798%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2pounds
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2117kcal | 106% |
| Carbohydrates | 399g | 133% |
| Protein | 145g | 290% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 399g | 798% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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