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Copycat Fainting Fancies

The Starving Chef
Make some mischief in the kitchen with this copycat recipe for fainting fancies - based off the candy made by Fred and George at Hogwarts!
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Drying Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Fictional Feasts
Cuisine Harry Potter Inspired
Servings 8 candies

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a small glass measuring cup, whisk together the Jell-O, gelatin, citric acid, corn syrup and cool water. Allow the gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes - the liquid will appear to thicken and double in size.
  • Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. The liquid will bubble up. Stir slowly and carefully. Return to the microwave and continue cooking in 30 second intervals for up to 3 minutes, until all the lumps are gone and the Jell-O is dissolved.
  • Lightly grease the round molds with cooking spray and then wipe clean with a paper towel - leave behind an oily residue.
  • Pour the syrup into the molds about 3/4 of the way full. Cool for 30 minutes at room temperature and then transfer to the fridge and chill until solid - at least 1-2 hours.
  • Pop the gummies out of the molds. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and citric acid to taste. Toss the gummies lightly - and individually - in the sugar until coat.
  • Let the gummies stand at room temperature to continue to firm up. For a softer gummy, serve right away. For a firmer gummy, air dry for up to 48-72 hours. Enjoy by serving to unsuspecting first years and skiving off classes.

FOR MULTI-COLORED GUMMIES:

  • Repeat the steps above with lemon flavored Jell-O. After the candies have been tossed in sugar, slice all candies in half and press together with the opposite color of candy. Continue to dry as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Do not use SUGAR FREE Jell-O, it does not work!
Keyword candy, Harry Potter
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