Candy Tray Lychee Gels

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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Candy Tray Lychee Gels
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This recipe is best suited for parents to make on their own or with minimal help from kids.
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Servings: 36

Prep Time: 20 min.

Cook Time: 5 min.

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
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