Fruit Jellies

Citric acid and flavored oils and extracts are available at baking-supply stores.

Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1995/1996 http://www.marthastewart.com/346020/fruit-jellies

Rated

32100(7)7

Ingredients

Spray two 8-inch square pans with vegetable-oil spray. Prepare flavoring.
In a 6-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 2 cups water; let gelatin soften for about 3 minutes. Add granulated sugar and citric acid. Heat slowly over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals.
Increase heat to high; bring gelatin to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and boil gelatin, without stirring, 15 minutes. The syrup needs to be watched while it boils; if it starts to turn dark tan before the 15 minutes, it is ready. Remove from heat.
Let stand for 5 minutes while bubbles dissipate; some white foam will remain. Whisk in flavoring. Without scraping pot, pour evenly into prepared pans. Let stand, uncovered, for 24 hours. Unmold, cut into 1-inch squares or other desired shapes; roll in superfine or confectioners' sugar, and serve.

Store jellies between pieces of parchment paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.