Pioneer Woman Gumdrops

Pioneer Woman Gumdrops is made with unflavored gelatin, granulated sugar, cherry-flavored gelatin, granulated red sugar, and coarse white sugar. This easy gumdrops recipe creates a delicious homemade candy treat that takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 15 people.

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
• 1 (3-ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin
• Granulated red sugar (for coating)
• Coarse white sugar (for coating)
• 1 cup water, divided

How To Cook Gumdrops:

1. Soften the unflavored gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup of water and let it soften; set aside.
2. Prepare the sugar mixture: In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Bring it to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the gelatins: Stir in the cherry-flavored gelatin and the softened unflavored gelatin. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes until fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
4. Cool the mixture: Strain the mixture into a measuring cup and let it cool for 5 minutes. It should be warm but not yet set.
5. Pour into molds: Carefully pour the liquid into your silicone gumdrop molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
6. Coat the gumdrops: Once set, remove the gumdrops from the molds and roll them in granulated red sugar, coarse white sugar, or a mix of both.
7. Store: Place the coated gumdrops on wax paper and store them in a cool, dry place until ready to enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Use silicone molds: Silicone molds make it easier to remove the gumdrops without breaking them.
• Let the gelatin fully soften: Make sure the unflavored gelatin softens completely in water before adding it to the sugar mixture, so it blends smoothly.
• Strain the mixture: Strain the mixture to remove any undissolved gelatin, ensuring smooth gumdrops with no lumps.
• Cool the mixture slightly before pouring: Let the liquid cool for 5 minutes so it doesn’t damage the molds, but make sure it’s still pourable.
• Coat the gumdrops thoroughly: Roll the gumdrops in sugar immediately after removing them from the molds to avoid them sticking together.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Let the gumdrops cool down to room temperature first. After that, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 gumdrops (36g)

• Calories: 143
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 16mg
• Potassium: 2mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 21g
• Protein: 0g

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