Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and place in the refrigerator.

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine sugar, applesauce, Jell-O, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Allow to boil for 1 minute.

Pour mixture into cooled baking dish.

Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.

Once the mixture is firm, turn out onto a baking sheet sprinkled with granulated sugar.

Using a sharp knife or cookie cutters cut out your gumdrops.

Give the gumdrops on last good coat of sugar and allow to dry overnight.

Store in an airtight container.