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Star-Spangled Gumdrops

May 20, 2014

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Celebrate with these Star-Spangled Gumdrops this Memorial Day weekend! Perfect for 4th of July and Labor Day weekend as well!

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Hard to believe that Memorial Day is this weekend! The boys have 11 more days of school and yes, we count down, starting around 50 days 🙂  I am already getting a tad bit nervous as I think of how I am going to be filling our days.

I just know how hard minimum days can be with both of the boys around and it’s only going to be more challenging during the summer. It gets so dang hot here in Sacramento that most days, playing outside after 10AM is pure torture.

Mommy needs to get creative 🙂

East-to-make Star-Spangled Gumdrops are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day as well! | MomOnTimeout.com

Fortunately, my boys DO love helping me in the kitchen. Especially when the result is something totally fabulous and fun like these homemade gumdrops.

Perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day – they are super festive and make the perfect treat. While my intentions were to make red, white, and blue gumdrops, I realized the sugar coating should totally count for the white 🙂

East-to-make Star-Spangled Gumdrops are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day as well! | MomOnTimeout.com

They look so pretty it’s hard to not to snatch one up each time I walk by.

East-to-make Star-Spangled Gumdrops are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day as well! | MomOnTimeout.com

So easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, you can make these gumdrops into whatever shape and color you prefer. I used a small star-shaped cookie cutter for mine.

East-to-make Star-Spangled Gumdrops are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day as well! | MomOnTimeout.com

I halved the original recipe and made it up in 8×8 pans and the thickness is really just perfect. You want to use a small cookie cutter for these so you end up with lots of gumdrops. Take the time to get the the cut-outs as close to each other as possible for maximum production.

Do NOT throw out the scraps. Just take a knife and cut them into smaller pieces, dredge in sugar, and then portion off into snack bags for treats for the kiddos. They LOVE this.

East-to-make Star-Spangled Gumdrops are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day as well! | MomOnTimeout.com

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Star-Spangled Gumdrops

Celebrate with these Star-Spangled Gumdrops this Memorial Day weekend! Perfect for 4th of July and Labor Day weekend as well!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword gumdrops, star spangled gumdrops
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 44kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

For each color you want:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar divided
  • 3/4 cup applesauce I used natural - no sugar added
  • 3 oz JELLO 1 pkg - I used Cherry and Berry Blue
  • 1/4 oz unflavored gelatin 1 envelope - Knox brand
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice I used bottled

Instructions

For each color you want:

  • Coat a 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Place in refrigerator.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, applesauce, JELLO, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Let stand for 1 minute.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
  • Boil for 1 minute and then immediately pour into cold baking dish.
  • Refrigerate until firm {about three hours should do it. I left mine in overnight.}
  • Generously dust a cutting board with sugar.
  • Loosen the sides of the gelatin with a spatula and invert onto cutting board.
  • Use small, sharp cookie cutters to cut out gumdrops.
  • Sprinkle sugar over a piece of waxed paper and place gumdrops on top of sugar. Let dry for about 8 hours or until slightly sticky.
  • Roll in remaining sugar and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

East-to-make Star-Spangled Gumdrops are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day as well! | MomOnTimeout.com

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Comments

  1. Sarah McKenney says

    May 19, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    silly question…are these pretty flavorful or just a little bit of flavor? Also, is there a way to make them a little sour? We love sour gummy candies at our house and I thought how fun to make our own. Such a cute blog, new follower here for sure!!

    Reply
    • Erin Pidgeon says

      August 28, 2015 at 6:27 AM

      You can find crystalized pure lemon juice, like True Lemon brand, with the drink mixes in grocery stores. It would dissolve nicely in the boiling water.

      Reply
  2. domain says

    October 7, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    This design is incredible! You most certainly know how
    to keep a reader entertained. Between your wit and your videos, I
    was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Excellent job.
    I really loved what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it.
    Too cool!

    Reply
  3. Patti says

    July 4, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    These are adorable. I’m definitely going to keep my eye out for little star cutters like those and the recipe looks fun too. Happy Fourth

    Reply
  4. Penny says

    July 3, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    Awesome idea…for any age! Also, I hope this does not sound awful but I actually came across your invention when logging into Pinterest to look for jello shots for adults! This is perfect for 4th of July jello-shots, would you happen to know (being in a cook) if liquor would still let these beauties turn out?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      July 3, 2014 at 8:14 PM

      Thanks Penny! If you wanted to add in alcohol, you would need more unflavored gelatin to help it all set up nicely. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  5. Glory/ Glorious Treats says

    July 1, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Super cool idea! I know my girls would love these!! Pinned!

    Reply
  6. Amy@theidearoom says

    July 1, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Super Cute! The kids would love these! Pinned!

    Reply
  7. Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    I have a yearly 4th of July BBQ. These would be perfect!

    Reply
  8. Hannah says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Would the pan break if you immediately add the boiling mixture into it?

    Reply
  9. Marah says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    So, could you substitute the sugar for sour crystals?

    Reply
  10. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    May 22, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    These are so fun Trish!! My kids would just have so much fun making these!! I am adding these to my summer “must make” list!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 7:58 PM

      Yay! They are lots of fun and yummy too 🙂 Thanks Renee!

      Reply
  11. amanda @ fake ginger says

    May 22, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    These are so cute! I have to make them for my boys!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  12. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

    May 22, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    These are adorable!! The kids aren’t the only ones who’d love them… 😉 And oh goodness, Sacramento is already unbearable, and it isn’t even June yet. This is going to be one long summer!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 8:00 PM

      Oh my goodness – I know! We have a swim meet in Fair Oaks this weekend and OF COURSE, it’s supposed to be 100+. Ugh!

      Reply
  13. capturing joy with kristen duke says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    THis is so cute and fun! I know my kids would love making these!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 8:02 PM

      SO much fun Kristen!

      Reply
  14. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    May 22, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I just love all your festive treats Trish and these are no exception! Pinned and sharing on FB!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:46 AM

      Thank you SO much Julie! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  15. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    May 22, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    SOOO adorable!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:46 AM

      Awwww 🙂 Thanks Lori! Hope you guys have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

      Reply
  16. Crystal says

    May 21, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    How fun and cute!! The best part if eating them 🙂 Thanks for the great idea!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:48 AM

      Thank Crystal! Hope you have a fun Memorial Day weekend!

      Reply
  17. Erin says

    May 21, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    So, maybe this is a silly question, but after you cut them and place them on the sugar on wax paper and let dry for 8 hours, you leave them out on the counter, correct? Not place back in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:49 AM

      You got it Erin. And you wanna know something? I totally cheat and will roll them in the sugar as early as 30 minutes after 🙂 They don’t need to be refrigerated at all.

      Reply
  18. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    May 21, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Oh these are so much fun. Trish! Pinned! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    PS, love the pics too!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:49 AM

      Thank you Julie!!

      Reply
  19. Mary Frances says

    May 21, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Adorable! These would be so great as gifts or party favors for kids, I love that you can customize these for any event you want!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:49 AM

      Absolutely! Any shape, any color 🙂

      Reply
  20. marcie says

    May 21, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    I can imagine how hot it gets in Sacto after 10AM! This would be so much fun for the kids to help with, and especially eat. 🙂 They look so tasty and fun!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:50 AM

      Yes. It is CRAZY here during the summer. Good thing we can make fun stuff like these gumdrops! Thanks Marcie!

      Reply
  21. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    May 21, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    I need to keep this in mind for my nieces! They would love helping with these gumdrops!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      Oh yes Jessica! And they are so easy too 🙂

      Reply
  22. Desiree @ The36thAvenue says

    May 21, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Looks so yummy… Pinning!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 22, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      Thank you so much Desiree! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  23. Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says

    May 21, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Oh my gosh, Trish! These are adorable! So fun and festive – I’m completely in love with them!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 21, 2014 at 6:31 AM

      Thank you Lindsay! They are so fun!

      Reply
  24. Faun says

    May 20, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Any ideas on where to find a mini cookie cutter?. I would love to make these for this weekend.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 21, 2014 at 6:32 AM

      Sure! Target and Walmart both have them and craft store will have them too. Also those big packs with like 100 cookie cutters should have a star small enough. Have fun!

      Reply
  25. Librarian Lavender says

    May 20, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    This looks like such a fun thing to make! I can imagine your children love helping you with it! It looks so festive and cheerful!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 21, 2014 at 6:42 AM

      They really enjoy helping with these gumdrops. Especially since they get to dip them in sugar 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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