Chewy Apple Candies

Total Time
Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2022

This chewy fruity candy is a refreshing change of pace from traditional chocolates and fudge. It keeps well in the refrigerator— if you have any left over!

Chewy Apple Candies

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 20 min
Yield about 7 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups raspberry or cinnamon applesauce, divided
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup applesauce and gelatin; set aside to soften. In a 2-qt. saucepan, bring sugar and remaining applesauce to a boil. Add gelatin mixture; return to boiling. Boil for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and nuts.
  2. Pour into a buttered 8-in. square pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1/2-in. pieces; roll in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate for several hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 68 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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