Quick & Easy Gumdrops
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Quick & Easy Gumdrops

1. 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin -
2. 1/2 cup plus 3/4 cup water, divided -
3. 1-1/2 cups sugar -
4. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon raspberry extract -
5. Red food coloring -
6. Additional sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Quick & Easy Gumdrops

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

Pour into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or until firm.

3. Stage

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.