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Boozy Grapefruit-Pomegranate Gummy Candies

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Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Left unadorned, these gummy candies look like precious gems, or they can be transformed into sparkly crunchy treats by tossing in coarse sugar before serving.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 32

Ingredients

Grapefruit Layer

½

cup fresh grapefruit juice

cup honey or light agave nectar

3

tablespoons Campari

1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2

tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin

Pomegranate Layer

½

cup pomegranate juice

¼

cup honey or light agave nectar

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1

tablespoon Grand Marnier

2

tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin

Sanding sugar (for serving; optional)

Preparation

  1. Grapefruit Layer

    Step 1

    Combine grapefruit juice, honey, Campari, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over and let sit until gelatin is softened, 10–15 minutes. Cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is translucent with no visible granules, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Strain into an 8½x4½” loaf pan; chill until firm, 30–40 minutes.

  2. Pomegranate Layer

    Step 2

    While grapefruit layer is chilling, combine pomegranate juice, honey, lemon juice, and Grand Marnier in a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over and let sit until gelatin is softened, 10–15 minutes. Cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is translucent with no visible granules, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Let mixture cool slightly, then strain over set grapefruit layer and cover with plastic wrap. Chill gummy mixture until completely set, at least 3 hours.

    Step 3

    Run a small offset spatula around sides of pan to loosen candy, then gently peel away candy from bottom (be careful not to tear it). Cut into 1" cubes or punch out into desired shapes with canapé or small cookie cutters.

    Step 4

    Toss candies in sanding sugar, if desired, just before serving.

    Step 5

    Do Ahead: Candies can be made 4 days ahead. Keep chilled. Cut just before serving.

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  • We made a Paloma flavored version. I'm pretty adept in the kitchen and these did not turn out as expected at all. Maybe I did something wrong, but I would hardly call these "gummy candies" - these are FAR closer to fancy jello shots than a candy. They were still delicious, but the recipe is definitely misleading

    • Anonymous

    • Pittsburgh

    • 12/15/2020