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Homemade gumdrops Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/ cups applesauce
2 pkg (3 oz each) red or green gelatin
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 tsp lemon juice
Directions:
Directions:
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 11" x 7" 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 in hot water, cut into 1" 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.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1 3/4 lbs
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
35 minutes

 

 

 

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