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Gummy Worms




Source of Recipe


Marcie Dingerson


Recipe Introduction


From about.com



List of Ingredients




12 tbsp sugar, separated
2/3 cup raspberry juice (see note)
2/3 cup orange juice
8 tbsp simple syrup, separated
8 tbsp unflavored gelatin, separated
Food coloring, optional


Recipe



1. Prepare an 8x8 inch pan by wetting it lightly with water.

2. Place 4 tbsp gelatin in � cup cold water to soften for about 5 minutes.

3. Place the raspberry juice, 6 tbsp sugar and 4 tbsp simple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.

5. Stir in the gelatin and continue stirring until gelatin dissolves.

6. At this point add food coloring if desired.

7. Pour into prepared pan and leave until completely set, 4-6 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.

8. Repeat procedure with orange juice: place 4 tbsp gelatin in � cup cold water to soften for about 5 minutes.

9. Place the orange juice, 6 tbsp sugar and 4 tbsp simple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.

10. Stir in the gelatin and continue stirring until gelatin dissolves.

11. At this point add food coloring if desired. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan.

12. Pour over raspberry layer and leave until completely set, 4-6 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.

13. When set, turn out of pan and cut with a sharp knife into long, thin strips to resemble worms.

Note: Raspberry juice can be obtained from boiling fresh or frozen raspberries over medium heat. Place 1.5 cups of berries in a small saucepan and heat, stirring occasionally, until they are very liquidy. Pour through a strainer, reserving juice, and press fruit against the strainer to squeeze out all the juice.