Limeade Gel

1. 1

   Stir together sugar and 1 cup water in small saucepan.

2. 2

   Heat over medium flame and simmer until the sugar is welldissolved.

3. 3

   Sprinkle gelatin over, stir, let sit 2 minutes, and stir again.

4. 4

   Add lime juice and cold water, and food coloring if using, stir, and pour into 8 by 8-inch pan.

5. 5

   Refrigerate until firm, 4 to 6 hours, and cut into cubes.

6. 6

   These citrus gels need extra gelatin to compensate for their acidity, which weakens setting.

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