Limeade Gel

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together sugar and 1 cup water in small saucepan.
2. 2
   Heat over medium flame and simmer until the sugar is welldissolved.
3. 3
   Sprinkle gelatin over, stir, let sit 2 minutes, and stir again.
4. 4
   Add lime juice and cold water, and food coloring if using, stir, and pour into 8 by 8-inch pan.
5. 5
   Refrigerate until firm, 4 to 6 hours, and cut into cubes.
6. 6
   These citrus gels need extra gelatin to compensate for their acidity, which weakens setting.