Subj : 2/15 Nat'l Gumdrop Day 1
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Feb 14 2024 16:36:00

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      Title: Quick & Easy Gumdrops
 Categories: Five, Snacks, Candies
      Yield: 64 Pieces
 
    3/4 oz (3 env) unflavored gelatin
    1/2 c  + 3/4 c water; divided
  1 1/2 c  Sugar
    1/2 ts Raspberry extract
           Red food coloring
           Add'l sugar
 
  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" 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.
  
  NOTE: For lemon gumdrops, use lemon extract and yellow
  food coloring. For orange gumdrops, use orange extract,
  yellow food coloring and a drop of red food coloring.
  
  Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  
  Makes: 64 pieces (1 pound)
  
  RECIPE FROM:  https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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