Sour Green Apple Gumdrops

Submitted by RachelE_CVT

"I adapted this from similar recipes found online. Mixing the Crystal Light with the sugar they're rolled in gives them a great burst of sour flavor to help offset the sweetness a little. This recipe is also easily customizable to get the flavor you want."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 130 gumdrops
• Serves: 26

ingredients

• 2 2⁄3 cups applesauce
• 2 (9 5/8 g) packets appeltini powdered drink mix, divided (Crystal Light)
• 4 (2 7/8 ounce) boxes green apple jolly rancher gelatin
• 5 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 4 2⁄3 cups sugar, divided

directions

1. Spray a 9" x 13" pan on bottom and well up the sides with nonstick spray.
2. Combine 4 c sugar, 1 packet appletini Crystal Light and all other ingredients in a large saucepan and allow to rest for 1 minute.
3. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes.
4. Pour into 9" x 13" pan.
5. Place in refrigerator to cool for at least 3 hours. Pan may rest on counter for ~15 minutes to significantly reduce sloshing while being moved.
6. Spray a nonporous cutting board with nonstick spray.
7. Run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen the gumdrops, then turn onto greased cutting board.
8. Cut into ~3/4 inch cubes. A greased pizza wheel is highly recommended, or a cookie cutter can be used to make fun shapes.
9. In a small bowl, combine 2/3 c sugar and 1 packet appletini Crystal Light.
10. Roll gumdrops in sugar/Crystal Light to coat.
11. Allow to sit uncovered for a couple hours until dry.
12. Store in an airtight container.