Description
These Old Fashioned Cinnamon Gumdrops with pure cinnamon oil are so much better than store-bought. They are soft and chewy and perfect for kids or a special someone.
Ingredients
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- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup plus 3/4 cup water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon oil
- Red gel food coloring
- Sugar for rolling gumdrops
Instructions
- Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of the water in a measuring cup. Allow to set for 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar and the remaining water to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly. Add the gelatin and reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the cinnamon oil and food coloring. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into a greased 8 inch square dish or pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
- Run a sharp knife around edges of candy and invert candy onto a sugared work surface. If the candy doesn’t fall out when inverted, use your hand to remove candy from dish. Using a small heart cookie cutter, cut out small heart shapes .
- Roll hearts in sugar and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to set for 3-4 hours, turning each hour as necessary until all sides are dry. Dip in additional sugar if necessary.
- Store between layers of wax paper in an airtight container.
- Candy will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Do not line dish with parchment paper or foil. Grease dish only!
- Total time does not include chilling and setting.
- Yield: 1 pound