• 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

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

Yield: about 10 dozen candies