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Valentine’s Day Homemade Gumdrops

January 24, 2013

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Homemade Valentine’s Day Gumdrops are made with applesauce and JELL-O – super easy and super yummy!

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I love making holiday-specific treats and we had so much fun making our Christmas Gumdrops that I knew we were going to make some for Valentine’s Day. I let the boys pick out the Jell-O and they chose raspberry and strawberry flavors. We made up two batches so we’d have plenty to enjoy at home and to hand out to friends. This recipe is so simple and is so much fun for the kids! I let Reece and Bryce go through out giant box of cookies cutters to pick out which ones they wanted to use.

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Reece is the official “sugar boy” – he loves to dredge the gumdrops in the sugar.

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We ended up with a lot of gumdrops! We even made some “X’s” and “O’s” – so fun!

Valentine's Day Homemade Gumdrops | MomOnTimeout.com - Easy to make and yummy to eat! #valentinesday #recipe

These are going to be so fun packaging up and handing out this Valentine’s Day…

Valentine's Day Homemade Gumdrops | MomOnTimeout.com - Easy to make and yummy to eat! #valentinesday #recipe

What other shapes would be fun for Valentine’s Day?

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Valentine’s Day Homemade Gum Drops

Homemade Valentine's Day Gumdrops are made with applesauce and JELL-O - super easy and super yummy!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, gumdrops, Valentine
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 48 servings
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar divided
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce {I used natural no sugar added}
  • 6 oz package of Jell-O
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin {.25 oz each}
  • 1 tsp lemon juice {I used bottled}

Instructions

  • Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Place in refrigerator.
  • Combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, Jell-O, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice in a large 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.}
  • Loosen the sides of the gelatin with a spatula and invert onto cutting board or waxed paper that has been sprinkled with sugar. The sugar keeps it from sticking.
  • 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.

Homemade Valentine’s Day Gumdrops - made with applesauce and JELL-O! Easy, delicious, and fun! The perfect Valentine's Day treat! // Mom On Timeout #valentinesday #valentines

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Comments

  1. Betty says

    February 7, 2018 at 7:07 PM

    Can’t wait to try these with my grandson that has a peanut allergy. So hard to find safe candy..Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Dina says

    January 13, 2018 at 4:49 AM

    Where did you find the “x” and “o” mini cookie cutters?

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    February 12, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    They are in the fridge waiting to be turned into little hearts tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait for my Valentine to see and try them.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 13, 2017 at 11:40 AM

      Made mine and just finished packaging them. So easy and I can’t wait to give them to my Valentine. Thank you for the great recipe.

      Reply
  4. Daniela Apostol says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    They look lovely! Such a treat for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  5. Make'n Momma's Day says

    January 17, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I have one allergic to apples. Any suggestions on a replacement for the applesauce?

    Reply
    • Marsha Scott says

      February 22, 2017 at 5:45 PM

      Pears drained and pureed. That should be OK or at least you could try it. I don’t know if it would be a neutral enough flavor but it should be.

      Reply
  6. Lori B. says

    February 15, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    I made these the other day, they taste great but it was like pulling tar off the pan. I used vegetable oil, do think that was the problem?
    Thank you

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 20, 2014 at 9:38 AM

      Whoa! That shouldn’t happen 🙂 I’ve never used vegetable oil with this recipe so that could be it…hard to tell! I’m glad you persevered though!

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