Sour caramel apple jello shots

I made these a few weeks ago for a MSU tailgate. They were a little sour for some, but I loved them :) I also made a different flavor of them last spring for a bachelorette party that you can see a picture of on my 'sweets' picture page. I forgot to take a picture of the final product here (oops!), but here is how they are made. You can mix and match flavors and fruit however you want. I have only made them twice, but I will keep you updated on any new flavors I try!

Step 1: Buy supplies! You will need:

• 12 granny smith apples
• 1 fifth apple pucker
• 1 cup butterscotch schnapps
• 2 lemons
• 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• Green food coloring
• **This recipe made extra filling, either use more apples, cut recipe in half, or I put the extra in a 8x8 pan to let harden and made jello cubes!
• Yields: 48 jello shots + extra 8x8 pan of  jello cubes

Step 2: Cut and scoop apples! I bought a bag of granny smith apples so they were smaller than the single ones. You must first cut them in half lengthwise and then with a melon baller, scoop out the insides leaving about 1/4inch of peel (you can leave more if you like). Just make sure you don't get too close to the edge and get holes in the apple (I did this a few times). Then set the halved apples in muffin tins so they don't tip over in the fridge.

Step 3: Juice lemons. With a pastry brush coat the apple halves with the lemon juice to help prevent browning.

Step 4: In a large bowl, pour butterscotch schnapps and sprinkle with gelatin, let stand for 1 min.

Step 5: Boil 2 cups of water and pour into the gelatin mixture. Mix well until dissolved. Add the apple pucker and food coloring as desired and stir. (I wanted a brighter green to be festive for MSU)!

Step 6: Fill the apple halves with the jello mixture (I used a ladle) all the way to the top. Extra filling can either be put in a 8x8 pan, 2 oz. jello shot containers, or discarded. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. 

Step 7: Once the jello is firm, cut each apple in half with a sharp knife and enjoy with friends :) Drink (eat) responsibly! Since I forgot to take a final picture of these, here are lemon ones I made last spring, they turned out great!

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