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Homemade Gum Drops have been on my list since before Christmas, and I simply ran out of time. When I was thinking about Valentine’s Day treats, I remembered these and knew they would be perfect. Just like Homemade Marshmallows, they are lots easier than you would think, and of course taste better too.
These Gum Drops are soft and sweet but not too sweet. I started with a Taste of Home recipe, and the secret…applesauce. Who would have known?
The beauty of this recipe is that you can change the flavor simply by changing the flavor of the Jello. To make them special for Valentine’s Day treats, I cut them into heart shapes using the mini cookie cutter from the Romance Set, the same ones I used for the Valentine’s Cupcakes with the Hearts in the center.
Homemade Gum Drops - much better than the original. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar {plus a little for rolling gum drops}
- 1 1/3 cups applesauce, unsweetened
- 2 small (3 oz) boxes Jello, any flavor {I used cherry for Valentine's Day}
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin {like Knox}
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Spray 13x9 pan with non-stick cooking spray
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients, let stand 1 minute
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute
- Immediately pour into prepared 13x9 pan
- Place in refrigerator for 3 hours or until firm
- Loosen sides from pan with a spatula
- Turn Gum Drops onto a cutting board
- Dip cookie cutter in sugar and cut out gum drops {you can also use a knife dipped in hot water to cut squares}
- Roll Gum Drops in extra sugar, set onto wax paper until slightly dry
- Store in an airtight container
Won’t these be perfect for teacher gifts? Or even as classroom treats? I found these little treat boxes in the dollar section at Target, there were maybe 4 or 5 in a package. Another fun classroom treat are the Valentine’s Day Cookie Pops that I shared yesterday, did you see them?
I always loved helping out in the classroom for parties? Are you sending in Valentine’s Day treats with your kiddos? Or maybe the office?
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Thank you! These look lovely, yummy and homemade which is my favourite kind of treat! Thanks and have a lovely week end
Totally making these… So stinkin’ cute!!
OMG these LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!! I LOVE gumdrops!!! Where do you live? can I come pick some up?
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YUM! These look so good! And homemade is always better. I love that it’s not super complicated too. I will have to try this very soon
Thanks!
Wow! These are super!!! I may try to healthy them up one more step if I can…I made jello without the boxed stuff, so maybe…maybe. Wish me luck. If not, I”m headed to the store for some jello!
Those look fabulous!!
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oh yummmmmy! Those are beautiful too! Would you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/14-days-of-valentines-fun-stuff-fridays_10.html
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I can’t wait to make these
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Loving what you have posted!