Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Gumdrop Squares Recipe). This is one of my mother's very old recipes for gumdrop squares. Vary the extracts and colors as you like. You can roll them in confectioners' sugar, too.
Prep 20 mins Cook: 25 mins Additional: 7hrs15 mins Total: 8hrs Servings: 30 Yield: 30 servings
Gumdrop Squares Recipe
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring
3 drops yellow food coloring
3 drops red food coloring
¾ cup white sugar for decoration
Dessert
Step 1 Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and set aside. Step 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in 2 cups sugar and boil 5 minutes. Stir in gelatin mixture. Allow to boil gently for 15 minutes. Step 3 Dip three shallow small pans in cold water then remove. Remove boiling mixture from heat and divide evenly among three heat-proof bowls. Flavor one bowl with peppermint one with lemon and one with cinnamon. Tint the peppermint green the lemon yellow and the cinnamon red. Pour each mixture into its own pan and let rest overnight to set. Step 4 Turn gumdrops out onto a sugared board and cut into squares with a sharp knife. Roll cut gumdrops in sugar. Let stand until firm.
Servings Per Recipe:30 Calories: 71.1 % Daily Value * Carbohydrates: 18.3g 6% Sugars: 18.3g Calcium: 0.2mg Potassium: 0.4mg
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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