In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in extract and food coloring as desired.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or until firm.
Loosen edges of candy from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared work surface. Cut into 1-in squares; roll in sugar. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until all sides are dry, turning every hour, 3-4 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Editor's Note: For lemon gumdrops, use lemon extract and yellow food coloring. For orange gumdrops, use orange extract, yellow food coloring and a drop of red food coloring.
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Kurt
Feb 1, 2021
The candy is sweating like jello as I leave it out on the counter. I followed the recipe to the letter. What's wrong?
suefalk
Dec 12, 2018
You won't be able to eat just one. These little gems are addicting! I'll be trying other flavors...but so yummy!
proberts14
Aug 18, 2014
Great recipe. I used lemon as it's my kids favorite flavor.
karynp6
Feb 26, 2014
I made them exactly as the recipe suggested and they were awesome, but I think next time I want to try cinnamon flavoring to take it up to the next level :-)
rena 55
Feb 5, 2014
These were easy to make and had a great taste. I used strawberry extract. I did leave them out over night to dry. My daughter loved them!
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The candy is sweating like jello as I leave it out on the counter. I followed the recipe to the letter. What's wrong?
You won't be able to eat just one. These little gems are addicting! I'll be trying other flavors...but so yummy!
Great recipe. I used lemon as it's my kids favorite flavor.
I made them exactly as the recipe suggested and they were awesome, but I think next time I want to try cinnamon flavoring to take it up to the next level :-)
These were easy to make and had a great taste. I used strawberry extract. I did leave them out over night to dry. My daughter loved them!