Gummy Worms
Homemade wriggly candies, flavored with raspberry and orange juice, offer a fun and easy-to-make treat.
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Instructions
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Lightly wet an 8x8-inch pan.
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To prepare the raspberry layer: Soften 4 tablespoons gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water for 5 minutes.
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In a medium saucepan, heat raspberry juice, 6 tablespoons sugar, and 4 tablespoons corn syrup, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Stir in the softened gelatin until dissolved; optionally, add food coloring.
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Pour this mixture into the pan and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
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To prepare the orange layer: Soften 4 tablespoons gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water for 5 minutes.
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In a medium saucepan, heat orange juice, 6 tablespoons sugar, and 4 tablespoons corn syrup, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Stir in the softened gelatin until dissolved; optionally, add food coloring.
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Let the orange mixture cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then pour it over the raspberry layer and refrigerate for another hour.
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Once fully set, remove the confection from the pan and slice into long, thin strips.