This Gumdrops Recipe is super easy and versatile are made with a SECRET INGREDIENT that makes them HEALTHY, well, kinda ! Also it great for any occasion. Change the flavor for the holiday, and you have a sweet, chewy treat that everyone will love. They make perfect gifts too.
Soft, chewy and delicious. These Gumdrops can be made in any flavor.
Prep time 15 mins
Cook time 5 mins
Total time 20 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar {plus a little for rolling gum drops}
- 1⅓ cups applesauce, unsweetened
- 2 small (3 oz) boxes Jello, any flavor
- 2 envelopes (4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin {like Knox}
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Line 13×9 pan with parchment paper
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients, let stand 1 minute
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute
- Immediately pour into prepared pan
- Place in refrigerator for 3 hours or until firm
- Loosen sides from pan with a spatula
- Turn Gum Drops onto a cutting board
- Cut out gum drops using a knife dipped in hot water to cut squares or a cookie cutter
- Roll Gum Drops in extra sugar, set onto wax paper until slightly dry
- Store in an airtight containering dish. Refrigerate until firm {about three hours should do it. I left mine in overnight.}
