Thank you CharlieD. I will try keeping it at the soft crack stage for a few minutes in my next batch. My last batch that inspired my post just came off of almost 3 days in a food dehydrator @135f. I dont think it helped.
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Hello! I have been experimenting with making gelatin-free gumdrop candy. My primary ingredients are sugar, light corn syrup, pectin, and citric acid. I have been able to accomplish some delightful flavor but the end product is softer than desired. I am curious to know if anyone has suggestions...