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halloween gumdrops

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

These orange gumdrops will sure please any kid big or small- Can make other colors and flavors for other holidays! Jen's Favorite recipe.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For halloween gumdrops

  • 4 pkg
    (small envelopes)knox unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • juice and peel of 1/2 an orange , if desired to use
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    orange extract
  • 3 fl
    drops each of red and yellow food coloring
  • granulated sugar for coating 1-2 cups

How To Make halloween gumdrops

  • 1
    Combine Knox with the 1/2 cup water and the juice from half the orange. Set aside for 6 minutes.
  • 2
    Combine 3/4 cup water with sugar. Cut peel from orange 1/2 in large chunks and add that to sugar mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then remove and discard orange peel (or keep for other baking such as nut bread,cakes or cookies).Add food coloring and extract sugar mixture.
  • 3
    Add Knox mixture to syrup, and stir until completely dissolved. Pour into an 11x7-inch pan lined foil and sprayed. Chill for several hours.
  • 4
    Turn out chilled set block onto cutting board well coated in sugar. Spread more sugar over the top. Cut into cubes. Place cubes in a baggie filled with sugar, and toss to coat evenly. Chill again up to 2- 3 days. Use a colander to remove excess sugar from gumdrops before serving-(save sugar for baking other goodies)
  • 5
    Note: Use other flavors for other holidays with other flavored extracts and colors.
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