How to Make Homemade Gumdrops: 7 Easy Steps for Delicious Treats
Make delicious homemade gumdrops with this easy 7-step recipe! These chewy treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.25 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 3 tablespoons Gelatin
- 0.25 teaspoon Flavor Extract such as lemon, orange, or cherry
- 3 drops Food Coloring optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and corn syrup.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
- Add flavor extract and food coloring, if desired.
- Pour into an 8x8 inch square pan lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Cut into small squares and toss with granulated sugar.
Notes
Store gumdrops in an airtight container at room temperature.