HOMEMADE GUMDROPS

These Homemade Gumdrops are the perfect treat to make for friends and family during the holidays! Made with just a handful of ingredients – including applesauce – this easy gumdrop are sure to become a holiday tradition! A Christmas favorite with our family!Check out these Christmas favorites too: Buttermilk Pecan Pralines, Martha Washington Candies, and Christmas Peppermint Patties.

Making homemade candies for Christmas is the highlight of the season for me. We love making fudge, divinity, and all sorts of treats! This easy recipe for homemade gumdrops is sure to be a new family favorite for you too!

This recipe is not only easy, but perfect for kids that want to help out. Now, you’re going to want to make two batches so that you have contrasting colors. I, obviously, chose red and green for Christmas, but any combination of colors you like will work.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups granulated sugar divided
• 1½ cups applesauce - no sugar added
• 6 oz Jello {i.e. cherry, lime, etc.}
• ½ oz unflavored gelatin 2 envelopes
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, Jell-O, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Stir to combine. Let stand for 1 minute.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
4. Boil for 1 minute and then immediately pour into prepared baking dish.
5. Refrigerate until firm - about three hours should do it. I left mine in overnight.
6. Cover a large cutting board with parchment paper and sprinkle with sugar.
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