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Homemade Gumdrops
INGREDIENTS
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Homemade Gumdrops
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Yields 50-60 candies
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Prep time: 15 minutes
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Cook time: 25 minutes
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Set time: 24 hours, plus 2 days for crystallization
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INGREDIENTS
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Cooking spray
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Baking sheet
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4 silicone candy molds or ice cube trays*
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4 tablespoons gelatin (4 1/4-ounce packets)
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1 cup cold water
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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4 cups sugar
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1/4 teaspoon flavored extracts**
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3-4 drops food coloring
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Small bowls for coloring and flavoring
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Sugar for coating
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*Tip: No candy molds? Use shallow baking pans sprayed well with cooking spray. After the candy sets overnight in the fridge, spray a knife with cooking spray, and cut the mixture into squares.
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**Tip: Purchase a variety of extracts from the baking section of your local crafts or grocery store and experiment. Start with 1/4 teaspoon, taste test, then adjust accordingly.
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