How do I make glittery grapefruit gumdrops?

Add a touch of sparkle to your candy cravings! Explore our playful recipe for Glittery Grapefruit Gumdrops, a burst of fruity fun for all ages.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Glittery Grapefruit Gumdrops. Items include: grapefruits sugar water corn syrup grapefruit juice gelatin edible glitter powdered sugar

grapefruits 2
sugar 2 cups
water 1/2 cup
corn syrup 1/2 cup
grapefruit juice 1/4 cup
gelatin 1 tablespoon
edible glitter As needed
powdered sugar For dusting

Take note
Keep in mind that edible glitters are safe to consume, but non-toxic should be favored. Always exercise caution when working with hot sugar syrup - it can be sticky and hot!

1

Prep the Ingredients

Gather all the necessary ingredients to make your Glittery Grapefruit Gumdrops. You'll need 2 grapefruits, 2 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of corn syrup, 1/4 cup of grapefruit juice, 1 tablespoon of gelatin, edible glitter, and powdered sugar for dusting.

2

Prepare the Grapefruit Mixture

Zest both grapefruits to get the fragrant grapefruit zest. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, grapefruit juice, and grapefruit zest. Stir everything together over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

3

Add Gelatin

While the grapefruit mixture is simmering, bloom the gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes jelly-like. Once the grapefruit mixture has simmered, remove it from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin. Mix well until the gelatin dissolves completely.

4

Shape and Glitterize

Pour the hot mixture into a greased baking dish and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the mixture for 2-3 hours until it becomes firm. Remove the gumdrop mixture from the dish and cut it into small squares or use small cookie cutters to shape it into fun gumdrop shapes. Generously sprinkle each gumdrop with edible glitter to give it that dazzling sparkle!

5

Dust with Powdered Sugar

To prevent the gumdrops from sticking together, lightly dust them with powdered sugar. Toss them in a bowl with a little powdered sugar until they are nicely coated. This will give them an extra touch of sweetness and make them easier to handle.

6

Enjoy the Sparkly Treats

Your Glittery Grapefruit Gumdrops are now ready to be devoured! Grab a handful, share them with friends and family, or indulge in a sparkling solo treat. Be prepared for a burst of fruity flavor and a touch of magic in every bite!