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Homemade Gumdrops

Homemade Gumdrops can be made in any flavor, shape, and color you desire! This recipe is from my grandma's 1940's cookbook and has only 5 ingredients. You won't believe how easy gumdrops are to make!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 1940's Recipe, Candy, Gumdrops, Gumdrops Candy, Homemade Gumdrops, How to Make Gumdrops, Old Fashioned Gumdrops, Vintage Gumdrops
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Setting Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings 36 candies
Author Heidi Bruaw

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Gelatin or 2 Packets
  • ½ Cup Cold Water
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Boiling Water
  • Desired Flavors
  • Liquid Food Coloring
  • Sugar extra for coating

Instructions

  • Use cold water to soften gelatin.
  • Add sugar to boiling water.
  • Boil sugar water for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add gelatin.
  • Stir until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Boil on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Divide into desired portions (3 or less).
  • Flavor each portion and add food coloring.
  • Use dropper to transfer into silicone molds.
  • Let stand at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Turn out and roll in granulated sugar.
  • Let stand until firm.