Ashley these are beautiful. I’ve seen these on Taste of Home and have wanted to make them. Do they honestly TASTE like gum drops? Totally intrigued! Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Cool Whip Frosting
Aimee, they do actually taste like fruity gumdrops. The consistency isn’t quite the same, but it is pretty close. Next time I might pour them into a smaller pan so that they’ll set thicker and I can cut them out into actual gumdrop shapes. But they were fun to make, and my 5-year old loves them!
I love this!!! I wish you posted this last week. I watched my 11 year old nephew last weekend and he LOVES gum drops! I’ll make these for him next time. Thanks for posting!
I have seen them before in magazines but never thought to actually try it out. Yours are so pretty. I bet it was so much fun to make them with your little guy. So, I am curious too…do they taste like a gum drop? Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Coffee Cheesecake Oreo Brownies
They do actually taste pretty close to a real (fruity) gumdrop. I actually prefer the spice flavored gumdrops, but Doodle wanted fruit flavors, so he was happy with how these turned out. π
I was just thinking I needed to find a recipe for gumdrops – how perfect! Thanks for sharing!! Pam @ The Meltaways recently posted..12 WoCT: Week 5 – Red Velvet Fudge
Yum Yum Yum! Now I want to make more christmasy items!!! I am so going to put this on my gift giving list! Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen recently posted..Snowflake Cake Frosting
Who knew?! I bet they taste 10 times better than the store bought ones. Definitely giving this recipe a try. Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Hot Chocolate Cookies
Oh yum! I love gummy candies and these look fantastic and so easy to make. I love that they’re rolled in sugar too. I’m a sucker for sugar! Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted..Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
OH MY GAAAAWD. HOMEMADE GUMDROPS? Are you forrealsies?! Gumdrops are one of my favorite holiday candies, too!! I love the red and white ones especially and I LOVE licking all the sugar off first haha. Who knew they’d be so stinkin’ simple to make? (Now I do and that’s both AWESOME and super dangerous!) These look adorable and look like they taste delicious!! Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Oatmeal Scotchie Pecan Pookies
I can’t stop thinking about what jello flavor I would use. These would be so fun to make! Pinning! Chelsea {Whatcha Makin’ Now?} recently posted..Fajita Seasoning Mix
Are you kidding me? These are amazing! I love gumdrops and to be able to control the flavor, WIN! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Canβt wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
I knew you could make homemade gumdrops, but I have NEVER seen an easier recipe! No fussing with blooming, no worries about temperatures, just add, boil, stir, pour, wait, cut, roll, eat. I’m DEFINITELY going to try this one before my more complicated one!
Okay, I made these last night. Word to the wise – Do NOT set these things on any unprepared surface!!! I made the mistake of flipping half the pan out onto a plate w/o spraying it, and it was like glue. Delicious glue, but glue! XD
Also, I personally would not call these gumdrops. To me, they are far closer to the Sunkist Fruit Gems in texture! Hm, and I wonder…does the addition of applesauce make them a part of a balanced diet? ;D
hi ashley, these look awesome but I am in the UK could you help me with some of the recipe pls? Jello is jelly right? so in the UK jelly is in little rubbery cubes that you add boiling water to to make a jelly. is jello the same? also how come you need to add gelatin in this recipe if you already added jello? also where does the jello get its water from to melt? sorry if I’m being stupid. also how much gelatin are in your US sachets? and what weight are the jello boxes, just so I know to compare with UK ones?
Thanks,
Penni
x
guh just seen that its 3 ounce boxes and you told someone else about not needing water! ooops sorry! also did you add any food colouring as they are so bright? P x
My daughter and I made these this afternoon and are patiently waiting for them to set up. Do you store these in the airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature?
Ashley these are beautiful. I’ve seen these on Taste of Home and have wanted to make them. Do they honestly TASTE like gum drops? Totally intrigued!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Cool Whip Frosting
Aimee, they do actually taste like fruity gumdrops. The consistency isn’t quite the same, but it is pretty close. Next time I might pour them into a smaller pan so that they’ll set thicker and I can cut them out into actual gumdrop shapes. But they were fun to make, and my 5-year old loves them!
I love this!!! I wish you posted this last week. I watched my 11 year old nephew last weekend and he LOVES gum drops! I’ll make these for him next time. Thanks for posting!
Who knew? I think they turned out really pretty. So perfect for Christmas time!
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I have seen them before in magazines but never thought to actually try it out. Yours are so pretty. I bet it was so much fun to make them with your little guy. So, I am curious too…do they taste like a gum drop?
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Coffee Cheesecake Oreo Brownies
They do actually taste pretty close to a real (fruity) gumdrop. I actually prefer the spice flavored gumdrops, but Doodle wanted fruit flavors, so he was happy with how these turned out. π
I was just thinking I needed to find a recipe for gumdrops – how perfect! Thanks for sharing!!
Pam @ The Meltaways recently posted..12 WoCT: Week 5 – Red Velvet Fudge
Yum Yum Yum! Now I want to make more christmasy items!!! I am so going to put this on my gift giving list!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen recently posted..Snowflake Cake Frosting
Who knew?! I bet they taste 10 times better than the store bought ones. Definitely giving this recipe a try.
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Hot Chocolate Cookies
This is a fun Christmas treat to make for friends!
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These are gorgeous. What beautiful pictures.
How fun! I love this idea and the fact that you can make them with kids! π
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What a great idea! These would be a great gift to give to loved ones or to use on a cookie buffet!
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I had no idea that you could make your own gumdrops-or that they are so easy to make! I can’t wait to try these!
Oh yum! I love gummy candies and these look fantastic and so easy to make. I love that they’re rolled in sugar too. I’m a sucker for sugar!
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted..Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Hee hee you said rhombii. (I’m a total math geek, remember?) Love these!
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I am definitely going to make these for Christmas. So pretty and quick. I love it.
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I’m amazed that you can make gumdrops at home. I love this kind of stuff and they look so festive too.
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So colourful and it’s not difficult at all to make! Cool!
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You are awesome for making your own gumdrops!
OH MY GAAAAWD. HOMEMADE GUMDROPS? Are you forrealsies?! Gumdrops are one of my favorite holiday candies, too!! I love the red and white ones especially and I LOVE licking all the sugar off first haha. Who knew they’d be so stinkin’ simple to make? (Now I do and that’s both AWESOME and super dangerous!) These look adorable and look like they taste delicious!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Oatmeal Scotchie Pecan Pookies
I can’t stop thinking about what jello flavor I would use. These would be so fun to make! Pinning!
Chelsea {Whatcha Makin’ Now?} recently posted..Fajita Seasoning Mix
Are you kidding me? These are amazing! I love gumdrops and to be able to control the flavor, WIN! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Canβt wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
I knew you could make homemade gumdrops, but I have NEVER seen an easier recipe! No fussing with blooming, no worries about temperatures, just add, boil, stir, pour, wait, cut, roll, eat. I’m DEFINITELY going to try this one before my more complicated one!
I know, easy, right?!? I’m all about the easy stuff. π Hope you like these, and thank you for stopping by!
Okay, I made these last night. Word to the wise – Do NOT set these things on any unprepared surface!!! I made the mistake of flipping half the pan out onto a plate w/o spraying it, and it was like glue. Delicious glue, but glue! XD
Also, I personally would not call these gumdrops. To me, they are far closer to the Sunkist Fruit Gems in texture! Hm, and I wonder…does the addition of applesauce make them a part of a balanced diet? ;D
Dumb question … When making this do I add the water for the jello? Just wondering as the apple sauce is the only ‘liquid’.
π
Not a dumb question! You just need the applesauce. =). Have fun!
Thank you! π I’m going to start now … Gift for my mom, making lemon ones π
Ooh lemon sounds great! Let me know how they turn out!
Just made these…. waiting the three hours for them to set π
Waiting is the worst! Hope you enjoy these!
hi ashley, these look awesome but I am in the UK could you help me with some of the recipe pls? Jello is jelly right? so in the UK jelly is in little rubbery cubes that you add boiling water to to make a jelly. is jello the same? also how come you need to add gelatin in this recipe if you already added jello? also where does the jello get its water from to melt? sorry if I’m being stupid. also how much gelatin are in your US sachets? and what weight are the jello boxes, just so I know to compare with UK ones?
Thanks,
Penni
x
guh just seen that its 3 ounce boxes and you told someone else about not needing water! ooops sorry! also did you add any food colouring as they are so bright? P x
My daughter and I made these this afternoon and are patiently waiting for them to set up. Do you store these in the airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature?
I kept mine in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
I’m not a big fan of fruit flavored, but I wondered if you could substitute the jello for more gelatin and add mint or cinnamon flavoring?
what could I use instead of applesauce as I am alergic to apples ans would love to try making them.