Bet you didn't know that Feb. 15 is National Gumdrop Day. I sure didn't until I got to scouring the web in search of gumdrops ...

Imagine biting into a soft, chewy gumdrop bursting with fresh fruit flavor. With just a few ingredients, you can create a candy that rivals store-bought versions in both taste and quality.

For me, I remember my great-grandmother always making homemade jelly nougat candy (also known as gumdrop nougat candy). It’s ...