Homemade Gummies

So I'm home from work today with some kind of infection. I went to the doctor at 11:30 and was reminded once again why I need to find a new PCP. He did absolutely no exam, just asked me why I was there and then wrote me a script, even after I said that I would prefer it if we did a culture to rule out anything else. He just kind of brushed me off and said that the antibiotic would probably knock it out anyway. Now, the office has a policy that they will not write any prescription without me coming in. I am cynical about this -- nothing we did in the office couldn't have been done over the phone -- and I'm pretty sure that they only have the policy so they can bill my insurance for the visit. Grumbly grumble.

Home and bored and trying to figure out what to do with myself.

I came across a recipe the other day for homemade gummy candy. It seemed easy and fun, so I picked up a box of Knox gelatin and tried it out the other day. The first batch I made didn't turn out so well. I used sugar-free Jello (yeah, forgot that that was the only kind we have in the house), and they turned out very firm, very chewy, and very sugar-free tasting. The recipe also only made about 6 gummies, because it was only 1/3 cup of water and sugar free Jello is just a smaller quantity of powder. So today, I tweaked the recipe by using slightly more water this time, and I used regular Jello. Ahhh. Jewel-like, gummy without being jujubees, and it made a whole tray of gummies.

Gummy Candy Recipe

2 packets of unflavored gelatin
1 package of Jello, any flavor
1/2 +1 Tbsp water
Candy molds or decorative ice cube molds

Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and stir until combined. Wait 5-10 minutes, until the gelatin absorbs all the the water. Put pan over medium-low heat, and stir gently until gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture liquifies. Do not over-heat. Pour mixture into molds. Allow to cool until completely set. Unmold by pulling gently along the edges of the candy until it comes loose from the mold.

I'm going to try this with sour salt (citric acid) and Kool-aid powder next. I have found a few recipes which recommend using that to make sour gummies.