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Gum Drops
 

1 package powdered fruit pectin  ¾ cup water ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 3 to 4 drops peppermint oil or other flavoring oil Food coloring to match flavor In a small saucepan, combine fruit pectin, water, and baking soda; set aside.  In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup, mixing well. Cook both mixtures, stirring alternately, until foam subsides in soda mixture, about 5 minutes. Pour pectin mixture in a slow steady stream into the boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Boil and stir one minute more. Remove from heat and stir in flavoring and food coloring. Pour into prepared molds or buttered 8x8 inch pan; let set for 24 hours. Remove from molds or cut into squares using a knife dipped in warm water. Let stand at least a day before packaging. Makes about 20 pieces.

 
 
 

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