Apple Jelly Candy

Name: Apple Jelly Candy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1-3/4 cups unsweetened applesauce; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Superfine, confectioners' or granulated sugar

Soft and fruity, these old-fashioned squares get a bit of crunch from chopped walnuts. Rolling the candy in sugar gives it a pretty look for the holidays. —Helen Orestad, Powderville, Montana

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Superfine, confectioners' or granulated sugar

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, applesauce and gelatins; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla.
Immediately pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1-in. pieces; roll in superfine, confectioners' and/or granulated sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Apples a Plenty in Country Woman Christmas 2011