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Sour Apple Jell-O Shots
By Lauren Miyashiro
Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen
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Yields:
14
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
We soaked Jolly Ranchers in vodka to infuse these shots with real candy flavor and have zero regrets. (Just like we apologized to NO ONE for our Sour Patch Kids Jell-O Shots.) If you've ever had a Tootsie Caramel Apple Pop, this shot tastes exactly like it—only it's easier to eat and better for a party.
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Ingredients
For the green apple layer
- 7
green apple Jolly Ranchers
- 1 1/4 cups
vodka
- 1 cup
water
- 2
(.25-oz.) envelope unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1/3 cup
granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup
Sour Apple Pucker
For the caramel layer
- 1 cup
apple cider
- 1
(.25-oz.) envelope unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1 cup
caramel vodka
- 1/4 cup
granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup
caramel
- 1
green apple, thinly sliced
Directions
Green Apple Layer
- Step 1Place Jolly Ranchers in a mason jar and pour over vodka. Secure lid then shake jar. Refrigerate until candy has dissolved, about 2 hours. Strain vodka to discard any leftover candy solids.
- Step 2In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil. Turn off heat and whisk in gelatin. When completely combined, whisk in infused vodka, sugar, and Sour Apple Pucker.
- Step 3Fill each shot glass up about halfway with mixture. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Caramel Layer & Assembly
- Step 1In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring apple cider to a boil. Turn off heat and whisk in gelatin. When completely combined, whisk in vodka, sugar, and caramel.
- Step 2Pour mixture over green apple layer in each shot glass. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours more.
- Step 3Garnish with green apple slices.
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