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Shamrock Homemade Gummies with Jello

These fun and bright shamrock-shaped gummies are made with applesauce and lime Jell-O, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Applesauce
  • 2.25 cups Sugar Plus additional for dusting
  • 2 boxes Lime Jell-O (3 oz boxes) You can use different flavors
  • 2 packs Unflavored Gelatin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium to high heat.
  2. Stir until it reaches a boil, then boil for one minute.
  3. Remove from heat and pour into a parchment lined 13x9 baking dish.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until set.
Cutting and Coating
  1. Once set, remove from the pan and dust the tops with sugar.
  2. Using a shamrock cookie cutter, cut out shapes.
  3. To prevent sticking, dip the cookie cutter in sugar after cutting each shamrock.
  4. Roll each gummy in sugar to coat the bottom and sides.
  5. Set aside on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze with parchment paper to avoid sticking. Thaw in the fridge before serving.