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.