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Bobby Jo's Applets




Source of Recipe


Bobbi_Jo at Mimi's


Recipe Introduction


Bobbi Jo posted this candy recipe and it will be a nice change from other holiday candies.


List of Ingredients




Applets or Cotlets
2 cups dried apples or dried apricots
1 cup warm water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 (1/4-ounce) packets unflavored gelatin (or 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 to 2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
Powdered sugar to roll candy in


Recipe




Soak dried fruit in warm water for 1 hour. Then cook slowly in same water until very tender. stir to avoid scorching. Put through food mill or sieve. Cook fruit until thick in 2 quart heavy saucepan, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt and add to fruit pulp. Cook until very thick, stirring constantly.
Add gelatin, which has been softened in the 1/2 cold water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved and cook until mixture is again thick. Remove from heat. Mix in nuts. Turn into shallow 9 x 7-inch glass dish that has been rinsed with cold water. Let stand 24 hours at room temperature, uncovered.
Cut candy in 1" X 1+1/2" pieces and roll in powdered sugar. Set pieces on wire rack until outside is dried (texture should be slightly chewy). Store in covered container.
Makes about 1 3/4 pounds.