Sour Lemon Gumdrops Food

SOUR LEMON GUMDROPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice, water and sweetener in a small saucepan over very low heat.
• Slowly add the gelatin a little at a time, while stirring.
• If you have any chunks, continue to stir until they melt and break down.
• Strain the mixture through a wire sieve and into a measuring cup or another vessel with a pouring spout.
• Pour the mixture into silicone molds and put in the fridge to set.

QUICK & EASY GUMDROPS

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.

SOUR GREEN APPLE GUMDROPS

Steps:

• Spray a 9" x 13" pan on bottom and well up the sides with nonstick spray.
• Combine 4 c sugar, 1 packet appletini Crystal Light and all other ingredients in a large saucepan and allow to rest for 1 minute.
• Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes.
• Pour into 9" x 13" pan.
• Place in refrigerator to cool for at least 3 hours. Pan may rest on counter for ~15 minutes to significantly reduce sloshing while being moved.
• Spray a nonporous cutting board with nonstick spray.
• Run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen the gumdrops, then turn onto greased cutting board.
• Cut into ~3/4 inch cubes. A greased pizza wheel is highly recommended, or a cookie cutter can be used to make fun shapes.
• In a small bowl, combine 2/3 c sugar and 1 packet appletini Crystal Light.
• Roll gumdrops in sugar/Crystal Light to coat.
• Allow to sit uncovered for a couple hours until dry.
• Store in an airtight container.

GUMDROP LOAF

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.