Candy Tray Lychee Gels

Try this sweet, but healthy, treat made from the Lychee fruit, a Chinese favorite. Rich in vitamin C, the Lychee makes for a guilt-free party treat or everyday snack.

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Ingredients

• Vegetable cooking spray
• 2 cans (20 oz. each) lychee fruit, drained
• 3 packages (.25 oz. each) unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus more for rolling
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Supplies

• 8-in. square baking pan

Directions

1. Step 1

   Spray an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray.

2. Step 2

   Place the lychee fruit in a work bowl of a food processor and process until a smooth purée.

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, place the water in a medium saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups of the sugar. Heat the gelatin mixture over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the lychee purée and lemon juice. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and cool.

4. Step 4

   Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. To unmold, dip the bottom of the pan in a bowl of hot water and invert. Cut into 8 strips and cut each strip into 4 pieces. Roll the rectangles in the extra sugar to cover right before serving.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 59
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 2mg
• Total Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 14g
• Protein: 1g