Gumdrops

Gumdrops

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups applesauce, unsweetened 

6 oz jello

1/2 oz unflavoured gelatin (2 envelopes)

1 tsp lemon juice 

Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. 

Combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, jello, gelatin and lemon juice in a large saucepan, stir to combine and let sit for 1 minute. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. 

Boil for 1 minute and immediately pour into prepared baking dish. Refrigerate until firm approximately 3 hours or overnight. 

Cover a large cutting board with parchment paper and sprinkle with sugar. Loosen the sides of the gelatin and invert onto the parchment paper. Use small sharp cookie cutters to cut out the gumdrops. If needed dip the cookie cutters in hit water first. Rinse the cookie cutters as needed to keep them clean. 

Leave the gumdrops on the parchment paper for approximately 8 hours until just slightly sticky. Roll the gumdrops in the remaining sugar and store in an airtight container.