Homemade Gumdrops

Name: Homemade Gumdrops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Gelatin (or 2 Packets); ½ Cup Cold Water; 2 Cups Sugar; ¾ Cup Boiling Water; Desired Flavors (2-4 drops of each flavor per portion); Liquid Food Coloring; Sugar (extra for coating)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Homemade Gumdrops can be made in any flavor, shape, and color you desire! This recipe is from my grandma's 1940's cookbook and has only 5 ingredients. You won't believe how easy gumdrops are to make!

Updated at: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:34:18 GMT