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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Setting Time 8 hourshours
Total Time 8 hourshours25 minutesminutes
Servings 36candies
Author Heidi Bruaw
Ingredients
2TablespoonsGelatinor 2 Packets
½CupCold Water
2CupsSugar
¾CupBoiling Water
Desired Flavors
Liquid Food Coloring
Sugarextra 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.