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
Your friends and family will remember these chewy, fruity candies long after they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers! They're a great gift any time of year. -Christin Holt, Kingsburg, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield About 1-3/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, red or green gelatin, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Immediately pour into a cold 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm., With a spatula, loosen gelatin from sides of pan. To remove, invert onto waxed paper. Using kitchen scissors or small sharp cookie cutters dipped on hot water, cut into 1-in. squares or shapes. , Place on waxed paper. Dry at room temperature for about 8 hours or until slightly sticky. Roll in remaining sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
LEMON GUMDROPS
Candy can be made by cooks of all skill levels, as long as they don't mind standing and stirring for what can seem like an eternity (but is really only 20 to 30 minutes).
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes 200 to 250 gumdrops
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes. Combine 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir constantly and wash down the sides of the pan several times with a pastry brush that has been dipped in cold water to prevent crystallization.
- Add the gelatin and continue boiling and stirring until it thickens, 15 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and orange zest and boil for 5 more minutes. Stir in the food coloring. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and let set up for about 1 hour.
- Put the remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Butter a large chef's knife and your fingers. Cut the lemon gel into 1/2-inch squares and coat with the sugar.
HOMEMADE GUMDROPS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h25m
Yield 75 gumdrops
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup water to soften; set aside.
- Put the granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cherry-flavored gelatin to the pan, followed by the softened unflavored gelatin. Stir and remove from the heat. Continue stirring until the gelatins are dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain into a measuring cup and let cool for 5 minutes; it will be warm but not yet set. Pour the liquid into the molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the gumdrops from the molds and place onto wax paper. Coat some in granulated red sugar, some in granulated white sugar and some in coarse white sugar; return to the wax paper. Store in a cool dry place until ready to eat.
GUMDROP LOAF
Slices of this sweet loaf burst with color. This recipe is a real kid-pleaser, great for parties and Christmas-time.
Provided by Cynna
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 loaf, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
- Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk; fold in gumdrops and raisins.
- Pour mixture into greased loaf pan and bake for one to one and a half hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 20 minutes in pan and then remove to finish cooling on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 161.8, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 31.4, Protein 3.4
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
GUMDROP CAKE
This is a very easy and colorful Christmas cake. It would make a fantastic centerpiece dessert for a Christmas buffet.
Provided by susan
Categories Desserts Cakes Fruitcake Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and fold into creamed mixture alternately with water. Coat raisins and gumdrops with flour. Stir flavorings, gumdrops and raisins into creamed mixture.
- Mix well and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Carbohydrate 105.6 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 584.3 mg, Sugar 64.7 g
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