Candy Jewels

Directions

1. 1
   Mix Sure-Jell, water and soda in
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   4-quart saucepan.
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   (Mixture will foam slightly.)
4. 4
   Mix sugar, corn syrup and Kool-Aid in another saucepan.
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   Place both pans over high heat and cook both, stirring alternately, until foam has thinned from pectin mixture and sugar mixture is boiling rapidly, 6 to 8 minutes.
6. 6
   Pour pectin mixture in slow, steady stream into boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute longer.
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   Pour into a buttered 9-inch square pan.
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   Let stand at room temperature until cool and firm, about 3 hours.
9. 9
   Invert onto sugar-coated wax paper. Cut into 3/4-inch squares with spatula dipped in warm water. Roll in additional sugar to prevent stickiness.
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    Let stand overnight, uncovered, at room temperature before packaging or storing.
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    Makes about 2 1/2 pounds.