Description
Homemade gumdrops delight recipe brings classic candy magic from grandma’s kitchen to modern dessert tables. Sweet, chewy squares packed with fruity flavors will spark childhood memories for hungry snackers wanting nostalgic treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) sugar
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) gelatin powder
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
- lemon extract (optional)
- vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Gelatin Preparation: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water in a small bowl, stirring until completely dissolved to ensure a smooth candy texture.
- Sugar Syrup Creation: Combine water and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan, heating over medium flame while constantly stirring and monitoring temperature with a candy thermometer until reaching 230°F (110°C).
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and slowly blend the dissolved gelatin mixture, incorporating lemon or vanilla extract for enhanced taste and creating a uniform liquid base.
- Color Customization: Divide the liquid into separate containers, adding food coloring to each batch for creating vibrant, diverse gumdrop hues.
- Molding Process: Pour colored mixtures into silicone or lightly greased candy molds, ensuring even distribution and minimal air bubble formation.
- Setting and Finishing: Allow gumdrops to solidify at room temperature for 4-6 hours until achieving a firm gelatin consistency, then carefully remove from molds and coat each piece in granulated sugar for a sparkling exterior.
- Storage: Preserve the gumdrops in an airtight container at room temperature, maintaining their delightful texture for up to one week.
Notes
- Precise Temperature Control: Hitting exactly 230°F is crucial for perfect gumdrop consistency, so use a reliable candy thermometer and watch closely.
- Smooth Gelatin Mixing: Completely dissolve gelatin without granules to ensure a silky, uniform texture in your final candy.
- Flavor Customization: Experiment with different extracts like lemon, vanilla, or fruit essences to create unique gumdrop variations.
- Sugar Coating Technique: Roll gumdrops in granulated sugar immediately after setting to prevent sticking and add a delightful sparkly finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg