2 Easy Ways to Make Sweet Chewy Candy for a Cozy Christmas

Soak the gelatin leaves

Soak the gelatin in 70ml of water for 15 minutes until it softens.

Put a pot on the stove, add 110gr of sugar and 80ml of hot water, and cook over medium heat. When the sugar water boils, add the gelatin from above, continuously stir until the gelatin completely dissolves in the sugar water.

Add lemon juice and food coloring to the sugar water

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a few drops of lemon essence (if available) to the sugar water for flavor.

Divide the sugar water into 2 small portions. Use a fork or toothpick to take a few drops of food coloring, add it to one part of the sugar water, and stir well to color the jelly candy.

If you don’t like the color, you can leave the jelly candy in its original light yellow color.

Pour the syrup into molds

Divide each portion of colored syrup into molds and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours to allow the candy to set.

If you don’t have cute small molds like the ones above, you can use glass jars,

When the candy has set, remove it from the molds and coat it evenly with a thin layer of sugar to make it look beautiful, and you’re done.

Finished Product

The Christmas gummy candy after making has a beautiful chewy and transparent appearance. The chewy candy is delicious, perfect for nibbling on a cold day.

Prepare the colored powder

First, place the red Jello powder and green Jello powder into 2 bowls.

In each bowl, gradually add 240ml of boiling water and 1.5 teaspoons of gelatin powder, then stir well until the ingredients are completely dissolved.

Prepare the milk powder

Add 1 can of condensed milk into a bowl, then add 240ml of hot water and stir until the milk is completely dissolved.

Prepare a glass, add 120ml of cold water and 2 tablespoons of gelatin powder, and let it sit for about 2 – 3 minutes, then add 120ml of boiling water and stir well until the gelatin is fully dissolved.

Next, add the gelatin mixture into the milk bowl and stir well to combine.

Pour the candy

Prepare a rectangular mold lined with a layer of plastic wrap.

Next, pour half of the prepared green Jello powder into the mold, and place the mold in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to let this layer of candy set.

Pour the remaining half of the milk powder on top and refrigerate for another 20 minutes. Then, pour half of the prepared red Jello powder on top and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.

Repeat the alternating steps above until all of the prepared candy powder is used up.

Final Product

After the candy has completely set, take it out of the mold and cut it into bite-sized squares. Next, spray a layer of whipping cream on top and then decorate it to make it visually appealing to finish.

The Christmas jelly candy made with Jello powder, when completed, has beautiful colors with alternating layers that attract the eye. Each colorful layer interspersed is incredibly eye-catching and appetizing.

Put a piece of candy in your mouth, and as you eat, you can feel the chewy texture, creamy aroma, and gentle sweetness stimulating your taste buds. So let’s enjoy and chat with the family right away!