Homemade Gumdrops
A simple recipe for homemade gumdrops, perfect for a sweet treat. These chewy candies are easy to customize with your favorite flavors and colors.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup food coloring
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- In a separate bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Once the sugar mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer, remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch pan.
- Let cool completely, then cut into squares.
Notes
Store gumdrops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.