Christmas Candy Gumdrops (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1⅓ cups of plain applesauce.
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2 envelopes of plain gelatin (such as Knox).
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6 ounces of flavored Jello (cherry or lime).
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2½ cups of granulated sugar, kept apart.
# Instructions:
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Coat a baking dish (9x13 or 11x7) with cooking spray.
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In a big pot, stir 2 cups of sugar along with other ingredients, then let it sit for a bit.
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With steady stirring on medium heat, bring to a boil.
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After it boils, continue heating for one minute and then pour into your prepped pan.
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Leave it to cool on the counter for around 15 minutes.
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Pop it in the fridge for 3 hours until it sets well.
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Line a cutting board with some parchment and sprinkle sugar on top.
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Use a metal spatula to separate the gel from the pan and place it on your cutting board.
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Use small cookie cutters to carve out shapes.
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Leave the cut pieces out overnight—at least 8 hours.
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Roll each piece in the leftover sugar until it’s covered nicely.
# Notes:
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To get both green and red candies, use two different batches with cherry and lime Jello.
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Dip cookie cutters in warm water if cutting gets sticky.
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If you don’t have cookie cutters, use a knife or pizza cutter.