Chewy Walnut-Apricot Candies

Name: Chewy Walnut-Apricot Candies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 96
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liter apricot nectar or apple juice; 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 2 teaspoons orange extract; 1 pinch Pinch salt; 950 grams sugar, divided; 351 grams finely chopped walnuts; 237 milliliters cold water

Chewy Walnut-Apricot Candies might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 96. One serving contains 69 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat. Not This recipe from Taste of Home requires apple juice, walnuts, orange extract, and water. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly diet.

Instructions

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the apricot nectar and 4 cups of sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally.

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Apricot Nectar

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Candy

Sugar

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Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a bowl, soften gelatin in water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir into apricot mixture until the gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the walnuts, orange extract and salt.

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Orange Extract

Apricot

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Salt

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Pour into the prepared pan. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.

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Place the remaining sugar in a shallow bowl.

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Sugar

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Cut the candy into 1-in. squares and roll in sugar.

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Roll

Place on baking sheet.

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Let stand for at least 1 hour.

Roll candies in additional sugar if desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Servings:

1liter

apricot nectar or apple juice 4envelopes

unflavored gelatin 2teaspoons

orange extract 1pinch

Pinch salt 950grams

sugar, divided 351grams

finely chopped walnuts 237milliliters

cold water

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