ANISE GUMDROPS
With their bright color and frosty sugared look, these homemade gumdrops are irresistible. They're softer than the store-bought kind and have tongue-tingling anise flavor. -Richard Bunt, Painted Post, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in extract., Divide mixture between two small bowls; tint one pink and the other red with food coloring. Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., Loosen sides from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared board. Cut into 1/2-in. cubes; roll in additional sugar. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature 3-4 hours or until all sides are dry, turning every hour., To Make Ahead: Store candy in a covered container. Refrigerate for up to two weeks., Freezer Option: Freeze candy in an airtight container. To use, thaw, loosely covered, before serving.
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David Claudius
[email protected]These gumdrops are a great addition to any candy buffet.
Handsome Macala
[email protected]I've never made gumdrops before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Ehit Asfawp
[email protected]These gumdrops are the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Indiphile Sobahle
[email protected]I love the anise flavor in these gumdrops. It's so unique and refreshing.
Syed mahad Ali Shah
[email protected]These gumdrops are a bit too chewy for my taste, but they still have a nice flavor.
Faruk Shikder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still liked these gumdrops. They're not too sweet and have a nice chewy texture.
sharon walker
[email protected]These gumdrops are a great way to use up extra egg whites. I always have a few left over after making other recipes, and this is a great way to use them up.
Rose_The_ Evil_Cat
[email protected]I love making these gumdrops with my kids. It's a fun and easy activity that we can do together.
Callme Char
[email protected]These gumdrops are the perfect treat for a sore throat. They're soothing and have a nice licorice flavor.
Eshiet Bassey
[email protected]I made these gumdrops for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Losu Francis
[email protected]These gumdrops are delicious! I love the anise flavor. They're also really soft and chewy.
Harry stupid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my gumdrops turned out too hard. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
DBROW PLANDO46
[email protected]These gumdrops are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Divya Prasai
[email protected]I've never made gumdrops before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Zuni Shk
[email protected]These gumdrops are a great way to use up leftover anise extract. I had some in my pantry that I didn't know what to do with, and this recipe was the perfect solution. They turned out great!
Gyani Gurung
[email protected]I love the anise flavor in these gumdrops. It's so unique and refreshing. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Bala Vlogs0.02
[email protected]These anise gumdrops are a delightful treat! They have a wonderful licorice flavor and are just the right amount of chewy. I made them with my kids and we had a great time. They're so easy to make and the results are delicious.