║ Ratings║ 

Taste: ★★★★☆ - 

Visual: ★★★★★ - 

Level: Intermediate - 

Botch Factor: Medium - 

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I decided to try my hand at candy making after seeing this gumdrop recipe on Bakerella’s site.  Although the candy cubes are adorable, I decided to use the shaped ice-cube trays I have (and never use) for my gumdrops.

I used strawberry, lemon and coconut flavoring.  The coconut was definitely my favorite. 

║ What I learned:║

• You know how it says to use a “large” pot?  Make sure you use a LARGE pot!  Once it begins to boil, the gelatin/sugar mixture bubbles and foams, expanding a LOT.  Unfortunately, the pot I used wasn’t large enough and it boiled over onto my stove, making a carbonized sugary mess!  
• I found that 1/4 tsp of flavoring wasn’t enough to actually flavor my gumdrops.  If it’s a strong extract, like mint or lemon, it may be enough, but for weaker flavors, you may need to use more.
• Bakerella was right when she suggested using cooking spray or oil to grease the molds.  Make sure you use plenty and the gumdrops will pop right out!