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Homemade Spiced Gumdrops Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 192 candies (about 64 pieces per pan)
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Homemade Spiced Gumdrops are a delightful treat made with gelatin, sugar, and flavorful extracts, creating colorful, soft, and chewy candies. This recipe produces three distinct flavors and colors: cinnamon red, mint green, and peppermint clear, each coated with sugar for a classic gumdrop finish. Perfect for candy lovers looking to craft nostalgic sweets at home.

Ingredients

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Gelatin Mixture

  • 9 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (9 envelopes, each 0.25 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water, divided (1/2 cup for each bowl)

Syrup

  • 2 1/4 cups water, divided (3/4 cup per batch)
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar, divided (1 1/2 cups per batch) + additional sugar for coating

Flavoring & Coloring

  • Red food coloring, a few drops
  • Green food coloring, a few drops
  • Few drops cinnamon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Prep Pans: Grease three 8×8 inch square pans lightly and set them aside for pouring the gumdrop mixtures later.
  2. Prepare Gelatin Bowls: In three small bowls, add 1/2 cup cold water each. Sprinkle 3 envelopes of gelatin over each bowl and allow to bloom, absorbing the water.
  3. Make Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup water and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly to dissolve sugar fully.
  4. Add Gelatin & Flavor for First Batch: Add one gelatin bowl to the saucepan, reduce heat and stir continuously, simmering for 5 minutes until fully dissolved and smooth.
  5. Flavor & Color First Batch: Remove from heat and stir in 2 drops cinnamon oil and a few drops of red food coloring. Pour this mixture into one prepared 8×8 pan.
  6. Repeat for Second Batch: Repeat steps 3 to 5 using the second gelatin bowl. Add green food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon mint extract instead of cinnamon oil.
  7. Repeat for Third Batch: Repeat steps 3 to 5 with the third gelatin bowl. Do not add food coloring and stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate all three pans uncovered for 3 hours or until set firmly.
  9. Cut Gumdrops: After chilling, run a knife around the edges to loosen each set of gumdrops. Lift them out onto parchment paper. Cut each pan’s candy into roughly 8 rows across and 8 rows down to create about 64 squares per pan.
  10. Dry Gumdrops: Spread the cut pieces on parchment paper spaced out and let them sit at room temperature overnight to dry slightly.
  11. Sugar Coat: When ready, pour about 2 cups of sugar in a large baking dish or bowl. Toss the gumdrops gently in the sugar to coat evenly.
  12. Serve & Store: Return the coated gumdrops to parchment paper to dry briefly, then enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days to maintain freshness.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking when cutting and drying gumdrops.
  • Adjust the amount of flavoring oils gently as they can be potent.
  • To create other flavors, substitute extracts and food coloring as desired.
  • Let gumdrops dry overnight for best texture before sugar coating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 candy (approximate)
  • Calories: 20
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 0 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/homemade-spiced-gumdrops-recipe/