zxcvbob , if that's their real name, wrote:

I was thinking of trying to make "Turkish Delights" (applets and
cotlets) by thickening melted jam or jelly with cornstarch and chopped
nuts. Do you think it would work? Any idea on the proportions to use?
I recently looked at a box from Liberty Orchards and their candy is set
with pectin and modified food starch.

Here's the recipe my mom used.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Applets

Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : candies copycat
fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 ounce knox gelatin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce -- thick; chilled
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce -- thick
4 cups sugar
1 orange or lemon rind -- grated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups walnuts -- chopped

1. Soak gelatin in 1 cup applesauce for 30 minutes.
2. Bring 1-1/2 cups applesauce to boiling point.
3. Add sugar and applesauce with gelatin to boiling applesauce; add grated
orange or lemon rind.
4. Boil until thick and yellow-looking, approximately 12 minutes. Remove
from heat.
5. Add vanilla and walnuts.
6. Pour into buttered pan and let stand 8 hours or more, or overnight in
refrigerator.
7. Cut in squares and roll in powdered sugar.


Source:
"Pat Zastera"

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NOTES : May be made with pureed apricots (Cotlets) instead of applesauce.