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Sour Lemon Gumdrops Recipe

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This Sour Lemon Gumdrops recipe delivers a tangy, chewy treat with a delightful crunchy coating. Made with natural lemon juice and gelatin, these homemade gumdrops are quick to prepare and perfect for a zesty, sweet snack.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Gumdrops

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (from a bottle is fine)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp powdered sweetener
  • 3 tbsp gelatin

Coating

  • 1/2 cup granular sweetener (1:1 ratio)
  • 1 tsp citric acid (food grade, granular)
  • 8 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix the base ingredients: In a small saucepan over very low heat, combine the lemon juice, water, and powdered sweetener. Stir gently to mix without boiling.
  2. Add gelatin gradually: Slowly sprinkle in the gelatin a little at a time while continuously stirring to avoid lumps forming.
  3. Dissolve gelatin completely: If any gelatin chunks appear, keep stirring until they dissolve fully for a smooth mixture.
  4. Strain mixture: Pour the warm mixture through a wire sieve into a measuring cup or vessel with a pouring spout to remove any remaining solids.
  5. Mold the gumdrops: Pour the strained liquid into silicone molds and refrigerate until fully set and firm.
  6. Prepare crunchy coating: Combine the granulated sweetener, citric acid, and yellow food coloring in a glass jar with a lid. Shake well to combine evenly.
  7. Coat gumdrops before eating: Place a few gumdrops at a time into the jar, shake to coat with the sour crunchy coating, then transfer coated gumdrops to a tray. Repeat as needed.
  8. Store coating separately: Only coat the amount of gumdrops you intend to eat immediately to prevent them from releasing liquid. Save the coating mix to use fresh each time.

Notes

  • You can use bottled lemon juice for convenience.
  • Use silicone molds for easy removal of gumdrops.
  • Do not coat gumdrops too far in advance as the coating can cause them to release liquid.
  • Adjust sweetness and sourness by experimenting with sweetener and citric acid amounts.
  • Store uncoated gumdrops in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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