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How to make natural gummies

Introduction

Gumdrops are a perennial Easter basket favorite. These adult versions use exotic scents like ginger extract, orange blossom, lavender, and rose. Natural food coloring gives these bars a beautiful, soft pastel color, and sanded sugar makes them sparkle.

(Recipe adapted from Celebrating Candy.)

Step 1

How to make natural gummies How to make natural gummies

Collect Materials

Special extracts are available at certain grocery stores, but can also be found online. All natural food colors, such as those made by India Tree, can also be found online.

Step 2

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Start with jelly

Empty six packets of gelatin into a large pot.

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How to make natural gummies

Add cold water

To the pot, add 1 cup of cold water and allow the gelatin to soak for a few minutes.

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How to make natural gummies

Add hot water

Add 1-1/2 cups of boiling water.

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How to make natural gummies

Add sugar

Add 4 cups of sugar and mix to combine.

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How to make natural gummies How to make natural gummies

Bring to a boil

Turn the burner to medium high and bring the mixture to a boil. As it boils, the mixture will foam and bubble, so stir constantly.

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Add flavor + color

After boiling for 20 minutes, pour into two round or square cake pans. Add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, rose, lavender, or orange blossom extract, as well as 2 to 4 drops of food coloring. Stir well.

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How to make natural gummies

Chill Overnight

Once the color and flavor are incorporated, skim off the foam with a spoon. Cover and let sit in the fridge overnight.

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How to make natural gummies

Sprinkle + Cut

Once the mixture is ready, sprinkle the top with sugar. Cut into strips with a sharp knife..

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How to make natural gummies

Sugar coating

Dip strip in sugar to coat. This will make the adhesive strip easier to handle.

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How to make natural gummies How to make natural gummies

Cover all sides

Cut the strips into squares and dip in sugar to cover the cut edges. Make sure all surfaces are covered in sugar.

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How to make natural gummies

Let cure

Allow the squares to set uncovered at room temperature for 24-48 hours. Then store in an airtight container.