GUM DROP GRAPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix the gumdrops, grape halves, marshmallows, pineapple, and nuts in a large bowl.
• Measure lemon juice and add an equal amount of water. Blend with the pineapple juice, sugar and vinegar in a pan.
• Bring to a boil. Stir in flour. Cook until thickened, stirring or whisking constantly. Cool.
• Pour over the gumdrop mixture and mix well.

Steps:

• Lightly spray candy molds or miniature muffin cups with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
• In small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup water and 2 cups sugar to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; carefully add to gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
• Divide mixture into 4 small bowls (or more, depending on how many colors/flavors you want). Tint each bowl with 4 to 5 drops food color, then stir in 1/2 teaspoon extract. Carefully spoon mixture into molds. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight until set.
• Carefully remove gumdrops from molds, using a butter knife as needed to coax gumdrops from molds. Roll gumdrops in sugar; place on waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to crystallize slightly. Store tightly covered at room temperature.