Pioneer Woman Gumdrops Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Gumdrops Recipe is a chewy and easy recipe, which is made with cherry-flavored gelatin and granulated sugar. It’s a fun, nostalgic treat, ready in about 20 minutes plus setting time.

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Pioneer Woman Gumdrops Recipe Ingredients

• 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
• 1 (3-ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin
• Granulated red sugar (for coating)
• Coarse white sugar (for coating)
• 1 cup water, divided

How To Make Pioneer Woman Gumdrops

1. Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold water. Let it sit and soften for a few minutes.
2. Make the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Combine the gelatins: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the cherry-flavored gelatin and the softened unflavored gelatin mixture. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes until both gelatins are completely dissolved.
4. Pour into molds and chill: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup with a spout. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then carefully pour the liquid into silicone gumdrop molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the gumdrops are completely firm.
5. Coat the gumdrops: Once set, pop the gumdrops out of the molds. Roll them in a mixture of granulated red sugar and coarse white sugar until they are thoroughly coated.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get smooth, lump-free gumdrops? Straining the hot gelatin mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the molds is the most important step. This will catch any small bits of undissolved gelatin, ensuring a perfectly smooth texture.
• What’s the best way to remove gumdrops from the mold? Flexible silicone molds are ideal for this recipe. Once the gumdrops are fully set, you can easily pop them out without them breaking or losing their shape.
• How do I keep the gumdrops from sticking together? As soon as you remove the gumdrops from the molds, roll them in sugar. The sugar coating creates a barrier that prevents them from becoming sticky and clumping together.
• Why do I need to let the gelatin “bloom”? Sprinkling the unflavored gelatin over cold water and letting it sit allows the gelatin granules to soften and absorb the liquid. This helps it dissolve smoothly and evenly in the hot syrup later.

Ways to Enjoy Gumdrops

These sweet, chewy candies are a wonderful treat on their own, but you can also use them:

• To decorate gingerbread houses and holiday cookies.
• As a colorful topping for cupcakes or ice cream.
• As a fun addition to a candy buffet or gift bag.
• Chopped and mixed into a festive trail mix.

How To Store Gumdrops

Store: Place the sugar-coated gumdrops in a single layer on wax paper in a cool, dry place. For longer storage, you can place them in an airtight container with wax paper between the layers. Do not refrigerate, as this can make them sticky.

Gumdrops Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 143 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 50mg

Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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