Recipe - Northwestern Apricot Candy

2 (5One half oz) pkgs. dried
apricots (2 cups)
1 cup Warm water
2 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Unflavored gelatin
One half cup Cold water
One half To 2/3 c. chopped or
slivered almonds, or
chopped walnuts
1/3 cup 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 2quart 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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