8 to 10 apples, unpeeled
2 cups water
4 packets Unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
4 cups white granulated sugar
2 level Tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, optional
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
powdered confectioners sugar
Wash apples, chunk into small pieces, cook in the
2 cups water until tender, about 15 minutes. Sieve
apples through a food mill to remove peelings and
seeds. Measure 4 cups pulp into a heavy 2 quart
saucepan. Cook until thick, stir often to prevent
scorching.
Soften gelatin in the 1 cup cold water. Combine the
granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add to apple pulp.
Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly
until thickens. Add gelatin and cook over low heat
until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is thick. Remove
from heat. Stir in nuts, lemon rind and juice. Spread
in 2, 8 inch square, or 1 larger rectangular glass dish(es.)
Refrigerate overnight.
Makes 32, 2 inch candy squares.