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.
Reece is the official “sugar boy” – he loves to dredge the gumdrops in the sugar.
We ended up with a lot of gumdrops! We even made some “X’s” and “O’s” – so fun!
These are going to be so fun packaging up and handing out this Valentine’s Day…
What other shapes would be fun for Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day Homemade Gum Drops
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.
Here are some more Valentine’s Day recipes and crafts to try out:
Bring on the “Bling” Valentine Ring
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krisitn says
YUM!! So creative! I’m going to put these on my list of crafts for my kiddos!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome! Thanks Kristin!
Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz says
LOVE THIS! I’m going to use sugar free jello and truvia, that way it’ll be sugar free & gluten free. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to pin it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s an awesome idea! Let me know how they turn out 🙂
Solaine says
Hi! Sucha nice recipe and a cute presentation!!
Could I use sheetgelatin instead of the powedered one?! And would you happen to know if one sheet = 1oz ?!
Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’ve never tried it like that but if you do let me know how it turns out!
Maysem says
These look yum! Definitely will be giving them a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe. The cut outs and presentation are adorable!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much!
Dalia says
Love this idea! I pinned & shared on facebook. Thank you for sharing.
Jocie@TheBetterHalf says
So cute and festive! I love gum drops too! thanks for sharing, Trish!
Catherine says
These are so cute and they look super easy to make. I love simple and effective! Thanks for sharing, I will have to try this one 🙂
Cre8ive Charly says
Oh, I’m so excited to make this homemade treat with my boys to give out! Thx!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You’ll love them! Have a great weekend!
Marti says
Looks so yumm and so cute!!! I’m going to have to make me one!!
I’m hosting a Valentine Craft Party and would love for you to participate and link up to it!!!
Just follow the link…….http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/01/valentine-showoff-party.html
{hugs}
Marti
Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise says
Excited to make these! Thanks for sharing.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Have fun Larissa!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I’ve never made gumdrops before but it seems like the perfect time to start!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s super easy and the kids just love it 🙂
Emily says
These look delicious! How fun that you let your boys help out. 🙂 I’ve never made gum drops, but I will be now! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from The Girl Creative.
~Emily @ Texas Life Blog
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They love to help in the kitchen 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Emily!
Michelle says
Oh my goodness Trish! These are so cute! I can’t wait to make these with the kiddos. Thanks for sharing.
Pinning and sharing on FB 🙂 I can already see the Easter Eggs too 🙂
Michelle
Kristina says
These are so cool!! Have you tried sugar free jello, wondering if it would work?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
No I haven’t but I bet it would work!
Linda says
what about Splenda in place of the sugar. Would that turn out the same?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I don’t think it would Linda but if you are brave and give it a try let me know how it turns out 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Eeeek, I LOVE gum drops! They’re one of my favorite Christmas-time candies so I totally LOVE that you made them into homemade Valentine’s treats! So stinkin’ cute.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Hayley! You just made me blush 😉