Pioneer Woman Gumdrop Recipe
If you love colorful, chewy candies, the Pioneer Woman Gumdrop Recipe is perfect. These gumdrops are soft, sweet and fun to make at home. They are ideal for parties, holidays or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar 2 cups
- Light corn syrup 1/2 cup
- Water 3/4 cup
- Fruit juice 1/2 cup, any flavor
- Gelatin powder 3 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar 1/4 cup for dusting
- Optional: Food coloring for extra colors
Instructions
Prepare Gelatin
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons gelatin with 1/4 cup cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
Combine Sugar Mixture
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, and 3/4 cup water. Stir and heat gently.
Heat Until Dissolved
- Cook sugar mixture over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Use candy thermometer to check.
Add Fruit Juice
- Remove sugar mixture from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup fruit juice and bloomed gelatin until smooth.
Add Coloring (Optional)
- Add a few drops of food coloring if desired. Stir well to evenly mix colors.
Pour into Molds
- Pour mixture into silicone molds or a greased small baking dish carefully. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Let it Set
- Allow gumdrops to cool and set at room temperature for 2–3 hours until firm but soft.
Cut and Shape
- Remove from molds or cut into small squares if using a dish. Shape into gumdrops if desired.
Coat with Sugar
- Roll gumdrops in powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Shake off excess sugar gently.
Serve and Enjoy
- Arrange gumdrops on a plate or in a jar. Enjoy immediately or gift to friends and family.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit juice for best flavor.
- Coat gumdrops in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Silicone molds help shape candies easily.
- Avoid overcooking sugar to prevent hard gumdrops.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.