Sour Green Apple Gumdrops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups applesauce
2 (9 5/8 g) packets appeltini powdered drink mix, divided (Crystal Light)
4 (2 7/8 ounce) boxes green apple jolly rancher gelatin
5 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 2/3 cups sugar, divided

Preparation

Spray a 9\" x 13\" pan on bottom and well up the sides with nonstick spray.
Combine 4 c sugar, 1 packet appletini Crystal Light and all other ingredients in a large saucepan and allow to rest for 1 minute.
Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes.
Pour into 9\" x 13\" pan.
Place in refrigerator to cool for at least 3 hours. Pan may rest on counter for ~15 minutes to significantly reduce sloshing while being moved.
Spray a nonporous cutting board with nonstick spray.
Run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen the gumdrops, then turn onto greased cutting board.
Cut into ~3/4 inch cubes. A greased pizza wheel is highly recommended, or a cookie cutter can be used to make fun shapes.
In a small bowl, combine 2/3 c sugar and 1 packet appletini Crystal Light.
Roll gumdrops in sugar/Crystal Light to coat.
Allow to sit uncovered for a couple hours until dry.
Store in an airtight container.