Gumdrops

Directions

1. 1
   Combine fruit pectin, water and baking soda in medium size saucepan.
2. 2
   (This mixture will foam.)
3. 3
   Combine sugar and corn syrup in large saucepan.
4. 4
   Place both pans over high heat.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring alternately, until the foam disappears from the fruit pectin mixture and the sugar mixture boils rapidly, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Pour fruit pectin mixture into the sugar mixture in a thin stream until all pectin is added.
7. 7
   Boil mixture, stirring constantly, 1 minute longer.
8. 8
   Remove from heat, stir in strawberry extract and few drops red food coloring.
9. 9
   Immediately pour mixture into an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.