Christmas Recipes
Cranberry Gumdrops
This unique treat combines two holiday favorites— the tangy flavor of cranberry and a sweet chewy candy.
Ingredients
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatine
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 3 (3 ounce) packages raspberry gelatin
- Additional sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over water; let stand for 2 minutes to soften.
- Add cranberry sauce and 1 cup granulated sugar; cook over low heat until sauce is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and add raspberry gelatin; stir until completely dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Pour into an 8 inch square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cover and let stand at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight (do not refrigerate).
- Cut into 1 inch squares; roll in remaining sugar. Place on baking sheets; let stand at room temperature for 3 hours.
- Turn pieces over and let stand 3 hours longer.
- Roll in additional sugar if desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Attribution
Country Woman Christmas