7 Reviews of Candy Gumdrops (Fat Free)

From: cookiemaker

On Oct 24, 2006

Wow! I can't believe I made gumdrops! This is a really fun recipe. I used an 8" square pan. I let them dry for about 9 hours, and then rolled them in sugar. The trick to getting them off the cookie sheet is to use a knife, and dip it and your fingers in warm water. These don't end up being as dense as gumdrops you'd buy at the store. They have a more jellylike consistency, but they hold up just fine. I might try adding less applesauce next time I make it to see if that would make them more like store bought. I used strawberry store brand jello (not sugar free), and the flavor is really nice. I made these as a belated birthday present for my stepdad, so I hope he likes them! Update: my stepdad really liked these, he especially liked that they don't get stuck in your teeth like regular gumdrops, they kinda melt in your mouth. I plan on making raspberry and lime ones for Christmas to go with the cookies I bake to give as presents.

From: mandabears

On May 26, 2004

when my son and oldest daughter were little I always made these candies for them. when I divorced Peter Pan, the recipe was lost, now I can make them for my new granddaughter. Wow, I remember dipping these in melted semi sweet morsels with a little parafin and that was good too.

From: KatieMcCooksAlot

On Dec 29, 2007

This is a great idea for homemade candy. I only had orange flavoured Jello (store brand) - I think next time I would try it with strawberry or cherry. I also made it in a 8x8 inch pan however I had to cut it out with a knife as the warm towel on top didn't seem to work for me (maybe I was just too impatient). Thanks for sharing!

From: JOY1998

On Aug 4, 2008

Kitten, I made these for a coworker and she loved them! She could not stop eating them. She said they were "#1". I found them very easy to make. I used a raspberry (regular sugar) jello. Plus they were very pretty! My BF loved them too. GREAT RECIPE!

From: "Ratalouille"

On Feb 28, 2009

These were so fun to make!!! I used a "jell-o bean" mold, made by Jell-o Brand. I used a strawberry daiquiri flavored jello and cinnamon spice apple sauce. I rolled some in sugar and left some plain. I prefer the plain ones, as they are quite sweet. I may cut down on the sugar next time. I also found that if you leave them to dry overnight, the sugar doesn't stick as well. After popping them out of the mold, I let them sit for about 2 hours, then rolled them in sugar. YUM!

From: Dollface

On Dec 23, 2004

well i made these and i sampled them they were good. although i didnt get to try the finished product because i had them drying out on the counter when someone put them in the oven so they would be out of the way... well i had just used the oven so it was warm and that caused them to melt. i will definitely make again though cuz i would love to know what the finished product tastes like

From: jamiej

On Mar 3, 2008

well, i'm in the process of making these for my dad as he loves gum drops. although he is diabetic so i changed it, I used 3 unflavored gelatin packs and a cherry kool aid pack instead of the jello.( I get the flavor of what a jello would bring with out the sugar and or art.sweetner,,,I can add my own sweetner) Unsweetened applesauce, and I added a little stevia to sweeten it. didnt have to add much though as the applesauce did plenty. I forgot the lemon juice until after,,,, hope it isnt used to keep it from going bad : ) I would like to try it with a mint extract and green food coloring for those spice drops,,, he loves those. but this was a great idea thank you so much for sharing.