Chewy Apple Candies

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Roberta Dillinger, Topeka, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 15, 2022

This chewy fruity candy is a refreshing change of pace from traditional chocolates and fudge. It keeps well in the refrigerator— if you have any left over!

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Chewy Apple Candies

Yield:about 7 dozen
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups raspberry or cinnamon applesauce, divided
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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