Candy Gumdrops Fat Free
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly chewy and vibrant **Fat-Free Candy Gumdrops**! Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients like **100% fruit juice** and **unflavored gelatin**, these homemade treats are bursting with real fruit flavor and are a guilt-free alternative to store-bought candies. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this easy recipe lets you create delightfully soft, sugar-coated gumdrops in just 20 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re shaping them into fun designs for a special occasion or simply craving a naturally flavored sweet snack, these customizable gumdrops are as fun to make as they are to eat. Plus, with their fat-free and preservative-free profile, you’ll feel good about sharing them with your loved ones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fruit juice (any flavor, 100% juice recommended)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 packs Unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the fruit juice and lemon juice. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin evenly over the surface of the juice. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes to soften the gelatin (this is called blooming).
After the gelatin has bloomed, place the saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan and continue stirring over low heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Avoid bringing the mixture to a boil.
Once the mixture is smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour it into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to level the surface if needed.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer the dish to the refrigerator. Let it set for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Once set, carefully remove the gelled mixture from the dish. Use a sharp knife or small cookie cutters to cut the gumdrops into your desired shapes.
Place the remaining granulated sugar for coating into a shallow bowl. Roll each gumdrop in the sugar to coat all sides.
Store the gumdrops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 231 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 456.1 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 448.8 g | ||
| Protein | 98.3 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 949 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
