Apple Jelly Candy

By GinnyG

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
This recipe is: Diabetic Friendly

Ingredients

• 2 cups Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated 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' and/or Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar, divided

Details

Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

•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 11-in. x 7-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. Yield: about 6 dozen.