LEMON GUMDROPS
Candy can be made by cooks of all skill levels, as long as they don't mind standing and stirring for what can seem like an eternity (but is really only 20 to 30 minutes).
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes 200 to 250 gumdrops
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes. Combine 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir constantly and wash down the sides of the pan several times with a pastry brush that has been dipped in cold water to prevent crystallization.
- Add the gelatin and continue boiling and stirring until it thickens, 15 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and orange zest and boil for 5 more minutes. Stir in the food coloring. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and let set up for about 1 hour.
- Put the remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Butter a large chef's knife and your fingers. Cut the lemon gel into 1/2-inch squares and coat with the sugar.
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Mohammed Fazzil
[email protected]These gumdrops were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Pravin Sah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon, but these gumdrops were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was not overpowering, and the gumdrops were very chewy.
Felicia Fowles
[email protected]These gumdrops are the perfect combination of sweet and sour. I can't stop eating them!
Kelly Colson
[email protected]These gumdrops are a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little less lemon juice next time.
Mari Dz
[email protected]I love the bright yellow color of these gumdrops! They're so cheerful and inviting.
Aamir Tanha143
[email protected]These lemon gumdrops are a great make-ahead snack. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still fresh and delicious.
Allison McCutcheon
[email protected]Yum!
Miroslava Marcheva
[email protected]These gumdrops were easy to make and turned out great! I used a silicone mold and they popped right out. The lemon flavor was perfect and they were the perfect amount of chewy.
NASHI KHAN
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with these gumdrops. The lemon flavor was very subtle, and they were not as chewy as I expected. However, they were still a nice treat.
Lokesh Rawal
[email protected]These gumdrops were delicious! The lemon flavor was very strong, which I loved. They were also very chewy, which made them a great snack to munch on.
Sujon Prodhan
[email protected]I've made these gumdrops a few times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they turn out perfectly every time. I love the way the sugar crystals form on the outside of the gumdrops, it gives them such a pretty sparkle.
Kasumba Ronald
[email protected]These lemon gumdrops were a delightful treat! They had just the right balance of sweetness and tartness, and the lemon flavor was wonderfully bright and refreshing. I especially enjoyed the chewy texture, which made them a satisfying snack.