Gummy Candy

Here is a completely delightful recipe for gummy candy.  I've always to try making it - but the time just never seemed right.  Until today.  I had all ingredients on hand  - and one was a fun flavor:  watermelon!  With just three simple ingredients - it was go-time.  Super simps.  Such a fun treat for the kids.

Gummy Candy

Yield:  About 1 Cup of 'gumdrop' sized candy

Ingredients:

1 package of Jell-o, flavor of your choice

2 packets of Unflavored Gelatin

1/2 Cup Cold Water

Sugar for Dusting (optional)

Silicone Molds

Step 1:  In a small saucepan, add the 1/2 cup cold water.  Place on stove and turn burner on low.

Step 2:  Add the Jell-o and unflavored gelatin to the water.  Stir slowly and gently until all the granules dissolve.  Be sure to do this over a relatively low heat so that the gelatin can fully dissolve.

Step 3: Carefully pour into a candy or silicone mold of your choice.  I had an ice-stick mold that I used.  Fill the cavities and carefully place the filled mold into the fridge or freezer for 15-30 minutes, or until set.

Step 4:  Remove from the tray and serve.  Because I had used a stick-shaped mold, I cut mine into bite-sized pieced before dusting with sugar.

If you don't finish them all in one sitting . . .store them in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Optional:  After un-molding the gummies, you dip them in regular granulated what sugar if you please.  Or, for sour gummies, you can dip them in combo of citric acid and sugar.

Storage:  If you don't finish them all in one sitting . . .store them in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Note:  I made two separate batches:  one orange and one watermelon.