Aplet Shenandoah Apple Candy Food

APLET -SHENANDOAH APPLE CANDY

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup grated apple and gelatin. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Combine remainder of grated apple, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Add apple/gelatin mixture. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Cool off flame until room temperature. Add vanilla and nuts.
• Pour into oiled 8"square pan and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Cut into 1" squares.
• Combine confectioners sugar and cornstarch. Roll candy squares in this mix.
• Store in airtight tin.

APLETS, COTLETS, GRAPELETS AND OTHERS

Steps:

• 1. Soften the gelatin in 1/2 of the juice. Boil the remaining juice and sugar to concentrate it, about 15 min.
• 2. Reserve 1/4 cup of cornstarch and mix the rest with the lemon and lime juices, and then add the gelatin mixture.
• 3. Add to the boiled juice and bring to a boil again, stirring constantly about 10 minutes, or until thickened. Test the sweetness, adding more lemon juice if needed.
• 4. Mix in nuts.
• 5. Pour into a 9"x9"x2" baking pan, lightly greased, lined with waxed paper, parchment or plastic wrap. Cover to protect from dust or bugs.
• 6. Let harden overnight or about 12 hours. Cut into 1" squares using a pizza cutter.
• 7. Remove squares with a spatula and roll in the sugar mixture (the cornstarch keeps the sugar dry).
• 8. Roll again before serving, or gift-giving, if needed.

APPLETS AND COTLETS (OLD-FASHIONED CANDY, LIKE PERSIAN DELIGHTS)

Steps:

• Mix gelatin with 1/2 cup (125 ml) applesauce and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Put sugar and remaining applesauce in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Stir in gelatin-applesauce mixture and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add walnuts and vanilla; mix well.
• Pour into greased 8 inch x 8 inch pan. Let stand overnight.
• Cut in squares and toss the squares in a paper bag of powdered sugar.
• From: http://www.online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/000DBB.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Grease pan and shake sugar in it until the sides and bottom are well coated.
• Combine oil and sugar until well blended.
• Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Slowly add flour mixture to the sugar mixture.
• Add the apples and nuts.
• Pour batter into pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• **Note: You may notice that this batter will be quite thick.