Ingredients:
– 2 cups fruit juice (grape, orange, or apple)
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the gumdrop mixture)
– 3 cups granulated sugar (for coating)
– 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Optional: Food coloring
Directions:
1. Start by grabbing a medium saucepan and mixing together your favorite fruit juice with a splash of zesty lemon juice. Add in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and a pinch of salt, stirring until everything is beautifully dissolved.
2. Now, it’s time to bloom the gelatin! Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin over your juice mixture and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This helps the gelatin do its magic!
3. Next, place the saucepan over medium heat and keep stirring constantly until the mixture is warm and the gelatin has completely dissolved. Just remember—no boiling allowed!
4. Once you have a nice, smooth mixture, pour it into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish or some fun silicone molds if you’re feeling playful.
5. Pop that dish into the fridge and let it chill for at least 4-6 hours, or until the gumdrops are nice and firm.
6. When they’re all set, carefully remove the gumdrops from the dish. You can cut them into small squares or use a cute cookie cutter to create fun shapes.
7. Take a shallow dish and pour in the 3 cups of granulated sugar. Now, it’s time for a sweet coating! Roll each gumdrop in the sugar to coat them thoroughly, then shake off any excess sugar.
8. Finally, store your delightful homemade gumdrops in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll last for several weeks—assuming they last that long with family and friends around!
Enjoy these fruity delights and let the sweetness take over!
