Gumdrops

4 tablespoons unflavoured gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups boiling water
4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon desired flavoring: lemon extract, orange extract,
orange extract, peppermint extract, etc.
3 to 4 drops desired food colouring
granulated sugar

In a large sauce pan, soften gelatin in cold water 5 minutes.
Stir in boiling water until gelatin is dissolved.
Stir in sugar and bring mixture to a boil or medium-high heat.
Boil 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour mixture into two 8 x 8 inch pans.
To each pan add 1/2 teaspoon desired favouring and desired food color (or do not add color for clear gumdrops)
Stir until combined.
Refrigerate pans overnight.
Using a knife dipped in hot water, cut gelatin mixture into 1-inch cubes
Roll in granulated sugar until well coated and allow to sit at room temperature two days to crystallize.
Store in airtight containers
Yield: about 10 dozen candies