APPLE JELLY CANDY

Apple Jelly Candy image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 32 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.