JELLIED CRANBERRY NUT CANDIES

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Even before they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers, folks are asking for more of this blue-ribbon candy. It took first place at the county fair, and everyone's sweet on these pretty squares.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, 1 cup sugar and lemon and orange gelatin. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut into 1-in. squares. Roll in remaining sugar. Store at room temperature between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. Best when stored at least three days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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