Step 1 – Gather Your Ingredients

Step 2 – Dissolve the Gelatin:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the cold water. Let it stand for a few minutes to bloom.

Step 3 – Combine Fructose and Water:

• In a small saucepan, combine the fructose and 1 1/2 tablespoons of water.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it begins to boil.
• Allow the mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then remove it from the heat.
• Immediately add the bloomed gelatin and the glycerine to the hot fructose mixture.
• Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Step 4 – Combine with Sugar:

• In a large mixing bowl, add half of the powdered sugar. Pour the hot fructose-gelatin mixture over the sugar.

Step 5 – Stir to Form Dough

• Stir with a spoon until the mixture starts to combine.
• Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, stirring continuously until the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough.

Step 6: Knead the Dough

• Turn the dough out onto a clean, powdered sugar-dusted work surface.
• Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable, adding more powdered sugar if necessary to prevent sticking.

Step 7: Resting and Storing

• Leave the fondant on the work surface for 30 minutes to cool and set.
• Wrap the fondant tightly in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
• If not used immediately, the fondant may harden; to soften, heat it in the microwave for about 4 seconds until pliable again.