Dissolve the gelatine in the hot water and leave to bloom for 10 mins

Add the sugar, water and lemon juice in a pot and boil till dissolved and thickened

Add the essence & color

Add the bloomed gelatin

Pour this into a greased tin - my tins is 7 x 7 inches

Strain your liquid before pouring if required

Leave at room temp for 8 hrs to overnight

Run a knife around the edges

Cut these into little cubes and lay them on a tray lines with wax or parchment paper

Allow this to air dry for an hour or so

Cover this in granulated sugar

Repeat the process if the jujube is still damp

Store in an airtight container