These are not the traditional ring-shaped jellies, but they are just as tasty. Raspberry gelatin centers are covered with chocolate, then cut into bite-size candies. You can easily vary the flavor of these goodies by substituting other flavored gelatins and corresponding fruit purees.
Ingredients
For the Bottom Layer:
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6 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoons shortening
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2 ounces food-grade paraffin (Gulf wax)
For the Jelly Layer:
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1 cup raspberry puree
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2 cups water
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5 (3-ounce) packages raspberry-flavored gelatin
For the Coating:
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12 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
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3 tablespoons shortening
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4 ounces food-grade paraffin (Gulf wax), chopped
Steps to Make It
Prepare a 9x13x2-inch baking pan by lining a pan with nonstick foil or plastic wrap.
For the Bottom Layer:
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Gather the ingredients.
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Melt chocolate, shortening, and paraffin in a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool until just warm to the touch but still liquid.
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Spread evenly into the bottom of the pan and chill to set while making the jelly layer.
For the Jelly Layer:
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Gather the ingredients.
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Bring raspberry puree and water to a boil. Remove from heat.
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Add the gelatin and stir until gelatin is completely incorporated; at least 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
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Pour over bottom chocolate layer and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours until set.
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Line a large 15-inch cookie sheet with butcher paper, shiny side up. Remove the sheet of candy on the foil or plastic wrap to a flat surface and peel down the sides until flat.
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Using a long, sharp knife, cut the candies into even squares and place each piece 1/2 inch apart on butcher paper.
For the Coating:
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Gather the ingredients.
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Melt chocolate, shortening, and paraffin in the top of a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool until just warm to the touch.
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Spoon liquid chocolate over each square to cover each completely. Chill about 30 minutes to set chocolate.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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56 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 40 to 60 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 56 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
Sodium 7mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 2% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 1mg | 3% |
Calcium 17mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 35mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |