Peach Gelee Candy

Peach Cobbler - Dessert

This is an old fashioned, handcrafted candy that takes a little time and finesse to pull off. It's simple and sweet, but looks and tastes like something you're only suppose to enjoy a few times a year.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs30 mins

Servings: 25

Yield: 25 candies

Peach Gelee Candy

Ingredients

1 pound ripe peaches - peeled

pitted and sliced

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 cups white sugar

divided

3 tablespoons liquid pectin

½ cup white sugar

for sprinkling

Kelley's Peach Cobbler

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with plastic wrap.

Step 2

Combine peaches and lime juice in a blender. Puree until very smooth.

Step 3

Pour into a saucepan over medium heat stir in 1/2 cup sugar and bring to a boil. Cook stirring continuously until thickened about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and pectin. Using a thermometer heat to 205 degrees F (96 degrees C) and cook stirring continuously for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Pour peach puree into the prepared baking dish. Shake gently and tap on the countertop to remove any air bubbles. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Sprinkle about half the 1/2 cup of sugar over a silicone baking mat and invert the peach gelee on top. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle top with sugar. Trim off any uneven edges and cut gelee into 25 squares.

Nutritional Information

Peach Gelee Candy

Servings Per Recipe:25

Calories: 81.2

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 21g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 20.9g

Vitamin A Iu: 0.7IU

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 0.1mcg

Calcium: 1.9mg

Magnesium: 0.4mg

Potassium: 9.7mg

Sodium: 0.7mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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