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Homemade Gumdrops

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These Homemade Gumdrops are the perfect treat to make for friends and family during the holidays! Made with just a handful of ingredients – including applesauce – this easy gumdrop are sure to become a holiday tradition! A Christmas favorite with our family!Check out these Christmas favorites too: Buttermilk Pecan Pralines, Martha Washington Candies, and Christmas Peppermint Patties.

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Homemade Gumdrops

Making homemade candies for Christmas is the highlight of the season for me. We love making fudge, divinity, and all sorts of treats! This easy recipe for homemade gumdrops is sure to be a new family favorite for you too!

This recipe is not only easy, but perfect for kids that want to help out. Now, you’re going to want to make two batches so that you have contrasting colors. I, obviously, chose red and green for Christmas, but any combination of colors you like will work.

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You’re going to love how easy these gumdrops are to make!  It’s like making Jell-O and then dipping them in sugar – so simple yet so delicious!

What Ingredients Do I Need For Gumdrops

You’ll need the six-ounce Jell-O boxes as well as unflavored gelatin to make the gumdrops. The best part of making the gumdrops is the leftover tidbits after cutting out the shapes.  I cut them down into small pieces, roll in sugar and the boys and I have been enjoying the “scraps” and saving the pretties for gifts 🙂

  1. Applesauce
  2. Sugar
  3. Jello
  4. Unflavored Gelatin
  5. Lemon Juice

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What Else Do I Need?

You will need a set of small, metal cookie cutters to cut out the gumdrops.

I like to have an assortment of cellophane treat bags on hand during the holiday season. It makes giving gifts that much more special. I think they look so cute!

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The gumdrops do need to sit out overnight, or for about 8 hours before they are rolled in sugar so make sure you calculate that into your time.

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Store the gumdrops in an airtight container or package up for small gifts. Teachers really LOVE these gumdrops!

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We are OBSESSED with candy making during the holidays. Make sure to give some of our favorite a try!

  • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
  • Chocolate Covered Mint Patties
  • Peppermint Mocha Fudge
  • Maple Nut Fudge
  • Coconut Macaroons

I hope you give this easy recipe a try this year! Merry Christmas!

How To Make Homemade Gumdrops

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Homemade Gumdrops

These Homemade Gumdrops are the perfect treat to make for friends and family during the holidays! Made with just a handful of ingredients – including applesauce – these gumdrops are sure to become a holiday tradition! A Christmas favorite with our family!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, Christmas, dessert, gumdrop, gumdrops
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 60
Calories 46kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1½ cups applesauce - no sugar added
  • 6 oz Jello {i.e. cherry, lime, etc.}
  • ½ oz unflavored gelatin 2 envelopes
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, Jell-O, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Stir to combine. Let stand for 1 minute.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
  • Boil for 1 minute and then immediately pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Refrigerate until firm - about three hours should do it. I left mine in overnight.
  • Cover a large cutting board with parchment paper and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Loosen the sides of the gelatin with a spatula and invert onto parchment paper.
  • Use small, sharp cookie cutters to cut out gumdrops. If needed, you can dip the cutters into hot water first. You may need to periodically rinse off the cutters as well to keep them clean.
  • Leave the cutout gumdrops on top of the sugar-coated parchment paper for about 8 hours or until just slightly sticky.
  • Roll the gumdrops in the remaining sugar and store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 0.1% | Iron: 0.1%

 

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Reese’s Holiday Pretzel Bites

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Comments

  1. Cindy Graves says

    December 23, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    This is a silly question. What is the liquid that come to a boil. Is the Jell-O the powder or the kind that comes in the cups?

    Reply
  2. Jen says

    December 20, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    This looks like a cool recipe. Is there a vegetarian option for the jello?

    Reply
  3. Naheed mann says

    December 12, 2017 at 4:09 PM

    I’m from England
    What is jello, what would we call it in the U.K.
    From
    Naheed

    Reply
    • Crashlander says

      December 15, 2018 at 12:04 PM

      You would call it Jelly in the UK.

      Reply
    • Ann Thomas says

      December 18, 2018 at 4:16 PM

      We call it jelly. Comes in cubes or powdered depending on brand and whether there is sugar in it.

      Reply
    • Sara says

      December 21, 2018 at 11:24 AM

      Gelatin dessert.

      Reply
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