If that happens, you might end up with sticky-scalding-jelly-sugar all over your brand new (and therefore pristinely clean) stove top. You’ll want to keep an eye on it, and like, maybe not turn it up crazy high because you’re too impatient to wait for it to come to a boil and then leave it like that while you go feed your kids Corn Pops for lunch and get distracted when said Corn Pops end up in a splat across your freshly mopped kitchen floor. Once the gelatin is mixed in and dissolved, add the sugar.īring this mixture to a boil on the stove-top. It will instantly take form as the granules of gelatin absorb the water.Īfter it softens, add boiling water to dissolve it and you’ll have a liquid. To use unflavored gelatin, you first soften it by sprinkling it over cold water. Keep in mind you’re buying unflavored gelatin (which is found near the baking supplies and Jell-O in the grocery store.) And yes, all of that sugar is going in. These take quite a bit of gelatin, you’ll need a couple of boxes at least. My kids couldn’t keep their little fingers away from these, and they loved helping smell the flavors and pick color combos. But they’re delicious and sparkly and kind of addicting. Almost like (and I really hate to use this comparison, because they’re way better than this- I swear) a glorified Jell-O jiggler. These aren’t as chewy and sticky as a gumdrop, they’re more soft and jelly-like. This is the basic recipe you see all over the place for “Homemade Gumdrops” but I think that name is a bit misleading. I have difficulty making decisions, okay? And then I ordered just a few more on-line. She brought over a plate of the sparkled jewels when she was done and they were so fun to eat! I thought it would be the perfect thing to stock up on flavors and colors for so I grabbed a few at Orson Gygi that day. That’s when I remembered last Christmas when my friend Cami borrowed some peppermint oil from me to make homemade gumdrops. I sat there wanting to buy one of everything, but not even knowing what I would use them for.
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They have literally hundreds of flavors, half of which I never knew existed. This past trip I spent a really long time in their aisle of colors and flavorings, partially just out of sheer awe at the selection. Since neither Kate nor I live in Salt Lake City, every time we do an event at Orson Gygiwe stock up on goodies for ourselves. (Thank you!) It was seriously one of the best days ever. Hundreds of you showed up to say hello, have some munchies, and celebrate with us.
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A few months ago we launched our new cook book with a big ol’ party at our favorite cooking store, Orson Gygi in Salt Lake City.