Honeydukes Gumdrops (DIY)

Chapter 14

Hey Everyone! Today, I am going to tell you guys how to make these delicious Honeyduke Gumdrops! The Ingredients you will need: - 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin - 1/2 cup plus 3/4 cup water, divided - 1-1/2 cups sugar - 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon raspberry extract - Red food coloring - Additional sugar Directions: 1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in extract and food coloring as desired. 2. Pour into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or until firm. 3. Loosen edges of candy from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared work surface. Cut into 1-in squares; roll in sugar. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until all sides are dry, turning every hour, 3-4 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator. (Side Note: For lemon gumdrops, use lemon extract and yellow food coloring. For orange gumdrops, use orange extract, yellow food coloring and a drop of red food coloring.)  - Belle Lestrange, Manager and Publisher