Homemade Gum Drops with Knox gelation and applesauce

[santa's surpriz]

My dad passed away several years but used to make homemade gum drops with jello, Knox gelatin, and applesauce. Over the years I have tried to duplicate it and cannot get the consistence right. I maybe missing ingredients or using the wrong amounts...He made it in cake pan, cut them into squares and rolled in sugar.

Has anyone heard or know where I can find the recipe? It was an old family recipe, but do to a remarriage I did not get his cookbook when he passed. It's something I would love to make for my daughter.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

[mel63]

Here is the recipe...

Homemade Gumdrops


2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/3 cups applesauce
2 (3 ounce) packages red or green gelatin mix
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 teaspoon lemon juice



In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, red or green gelatin, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Immediately pour into a cold 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
With a spatula, loosen gelatin from sides or pan. To remove, invert onto waxed paper. Using kitchen scissors or small sharp cookie cutters dipped on hot water, cut into 1-in. squares or shapes. Place on waxed paper. Dry at room temperature for about 8 hours or until slightly sticky. Roll in remaining sugar. Store in an airtight container.

[santa's surpriz]

THANK YOU! I would hug you if where here! :flower3:
I was missing the sugar!

[SoccrMom]

I have never heard of doing this before. Now, I am intrigued and will have to try it!

[santa's surpriz]

They are great, you will "wow" everyone with this treat!