Applesauce Candy Recipes

CHUNKY CINNAMON APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Place apples and water in a 5-qt. saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Mash until sauce is desired consistency. Add sugar and candies. Cook, uncovered, until sugar and candies are dissolved; stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool. Refrigerate until serving.

CHEWY APPLE CANDIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup applesauce and gelatin; set aside to soften. In a 2-qt. saucepan, bring sugar and remaining applesauce to a boil. Add gelatin mixture; return to boiling. Boil for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and nuts. , Pour into a buttered 8-in. square pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1/2-in. pieces; roll in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate for several hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

APPLESAUCE CANDY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, soak the gelatin in 1/2 cup of the cooked applesauce.
• Put the remaining applesauce in a saucepan, add the granulated sugar and bring the sauce to a boil.
• After it is boiling, add the applesauce-gelatin mixture and bring the sauce back to a slow boil for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, to prevent burning.
• Stir in the walnuts, lemon and vanilla.
• Pour the mixture into a buttered 9x12-inch nonstick baking pan. The mixture should be about 3/4-inch thick.
• Let the mixture stand at room temperature at least 24 hours to set and to dry.
• When firmly set, cut into squares.
• In a bowl combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch.
• Roll the candy pieces in the mixture to thoroughly coat the pieces on all sides.
• Store the candy in the refrigerator in a covered container between sheets of waxed paper with more confectioners' sugar and cornstarch between each layer to prevent them sticking together.