National Gumdrop Day

National Gumdrop Day is observed on February 15th, and a common candy among many is the gumdrop! There is no doubt as to what to do. Eat gumdrops and eat as many as you like!

Gumdrops are a delectable, colorful, chewy candy that is made with gelatin and then coated with sugar. Gumdrops are a delectable, colorful, chewy candy that is made with gelatin and then coated with sugar. They come in a variety of colors and can either be fruity or spicy. These little candy treats make great embellishments for decorating gingerbread houses and other baked goods.

There are several other ways to use gumdrops aside from enjoying them by the handful.

In cookies
Decorate cakes or cupcakes Decorate cakes or cupcakes
In popcorn cake
For crafts
For gifts

You can also make gumdrops yourself. To many recipes, you'll need vegetable oil, sugar, corn syrup, fruit juice, powdered fruit pectin, baking soda, and food coloring.

Percy S. Truesdell, a chemist and candy manufacturer, receives the award for the modern gumdrop. Truesdell converted the once hard, poorly flavored glob of sugar into the smooth, chewy delight we enjoy today, according to articles published after his death in 1948. The chemist changed the consistency of the candy by experimenting with the amount of starch used while at the University of Ohio. He worked with the Snyder-Chafee Company until 1915. Truesdell Candy Manufacturing Company was founded and incorporated in 1916 by Truesdell. At his death, he was regarded as the Gumdrop King at his burial.

How to celebrate #nationalgumdropday

Enjoy some gumdrops
Play a game of Candy Landing on Candy Landing
Listen to The Crew Cuts' "Gum Drop" sings their son "Gum Drop"
Make some homemade gumdrops by making some Try these recipes: Try these recipes: Try these recipes:
Gumdrop Cookies
Gumdrop Fudge
Popcorn Gumdrop Cake
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalGumdropDay