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Lemon Jellies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
2 cups sugar, plus more for rolling
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine gelatin and 1/4 cup cold water; let soften 5 minutes.

Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar into 1/2 cup water until it dissolves. Without stirring, cook until mixture reaches 255 degrees on a candy thermometer; wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Remove from heat.

Step 3
Whisk gelatin mixture and lemon juice into syrup in saucepan. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4
Invert pan onto a clean cutting board. Using a hot, wet knife, cut into squares. Dip gently in sugar, turning to coat.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These grown-up versions of gumdrops are tart and chewy citrus cubes.

 

 

 

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