Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 (5-1/2 oz) pkgs. dried
-apricots (2 cups)
1 c Warm water
2 c Sugar
1 tb Cornstarch
1/8 ts Salt
2 tb Unflavored gelatin
1/2 c Cold water
1/2 To 2/3 c. chopped or
-slivered almonds, or
-chopped walnuts
1/3 c Confectioners sugar (for
-rolling)

Remove any stems or blemishes from apricots. Soak in warm water 1
hour, then cook slowly in same water until very tender, stirring to
avoid scorching. Put through a food mill or sieve. Cook apricot pulp
until thick in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring frequently to avoid
scorching.

Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt and add to apricot pulp. Cook until
very thick, stirring constantly.

Add gelatin, which has been softened in cold water. Stir until
gelatin is dissolved and cook until mixture is again thick. Remove
from heat.

Mix in almonds. Turn into a 9 x 7" shallow glass dish that has been
rinsed with cold water. Let stand 24 hours.

Cut candy in rectangular pieces (about 60) and roll in confectioners
sugar. Let stand on rack until outside has dried (texture should be
slightly chewy.) Store in covered container. Makes about 1 pound, 12
ounces, depending on amount of nuts used.

From: Choice Candy From Your Own Kitchen Shared By: Pat Stockett

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