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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Cindy says
Do you have to put these in the fridge after they dry out? And I also made them sugar free my Husband sampled he said they was very good. Thank You
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Just put them in an airtight container so they don’t get hard. That’s awesome that they worked out sugar-free! Thanks for letting my know Cindy!
LuAnn Braley says
What a great idea! I like to bring treats to the children’s Sunday School class at my church, but it is hard to pick sometimes, due to various allergies. I think these would work!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They totally would LuAnn! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kris says
How far ahead can you make these? Have you tried storing them for any length of time? I want to do these for Valentine’s Day but can’t do them the night before.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’ve stored them for up to two weeks Kris with no problems. Just store in an airtight container and you’re good to go!
Kris says
Thank you. I will give them a try then!!
Karen @BakingInATornado says
These gumdrops look amazing. I can’t wait to try these.
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
I love these, Trish. I would have never thought to make homemade gumdrops…but they sound fantastic. And what homemade item isn’t better than store bought? 🙂
Shannon says
These are so pretty! I have never made homemade gumdrops before. What a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for sharing! Visiting via Somewhatsimple.com link party:)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They are super easy Shannon and just delicious!
Amanda says
These are so cute! I’ve never made gumdrops myself before, but now I really, really want to!
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Melissa says
Do you need to add water into the mixture? How much water would be enough?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
No water needed 🙂
Jamie says
I have GOT to try these!
Holly Lefevre says
I never got a chance to make these at Christmas – hopefully now I will.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes you should Holly!
Katherine of Aurora Spitfire says
I have an addiction to red gummy candies. Oh Nelly, now I’m really in trouble! These look amazing!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
At least you know what’s in these 😉
Sara says
These are the CUTEST little treats I’ve ever seen!! SO clever…JUST love these!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Sara!
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!