APLETS, COTLETS, GRAPELETS AND OTHERS

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Anyone who grew up in the Northwest is familiar with Aplets & Cotlets from Liberty Orchards. In the 70's they introduced Grapelets which didn't last long, and my Great Aunt Mary found a recipe for them. I don't know what happened to her recipe, but this is a similar one I found through Taste of Home magazine's website. You can...

Provided by Anna Vandenhazel

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tbsp unflavored gelatin (knox or store brand)
3 c apple, grape, or other juice
1 1/3 c sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp lime juice
2/3 c cornstarch, divided
2 c walnuts, chopped
1 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Soften the gelatin in 1/2 of the juice. Boil the remaining juice and sugar to concentrate it, about 15 min.
  • 2. Reserve 1/4 cup of cornstarch and mix the rest with the lemon and lime juices, and then add the gelatin mixture.
  • 3. Add to the boiled juice and bring to a boil again, stirring constantly about 10 minutes, or until thickened. Test the sweetness, adding more lemon juice if needed.
  • 4. Mix in nuts.
  • 5. Pour into a 9"x9"x2" baking pan, lightly greased, lined with waxed paper, parchment or plastic wrap. Cover to protect from dust or bugs.
  • 6. Let harden overnight or about 12 hours. Cut into 1" squares using a pizza cutter.
  • 7. Remove squares with a spatula and roll in the sugar mixture (the cornstarch keeps the sugar dry).
  • 8. Roll again before serving, or gift-giving, if needed.

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