Lemon Jelly Candies
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
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Ingredients for - Lemon Jelly Candies

1. 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin -
2. 1-1/4 cups water, divided -
3. 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided -
4. 2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin -
5. 1/2 cup lemon juice -
6. 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest -
7. 1/4 cup clear edible glitter -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Jelly Candies

1. Stage

Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray; set aside.

2. Stage

In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/3 cup water; set aside.

3. Stage

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and remaining water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat.

4. Stage

Stir lemon gelatin and unflavored gelatin mixture into hot syrup; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until candy is set.

5. Stage

Combine edible glitter and remaining sugar; spread half of mixture over a 14x12-in. piece of paper. Invert candy onto the parchment. Cut candy into 48 triangles and coat with remaining glitter mixture. Store candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.