Applets and Cotlets (Old-Fashioned Candy, Like Persian Delights)

Found in a search and posted in response to a request to add this recipe to the Zaar database. I have not made this recipe so times are a guess-timate.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 64

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
• 1 1⁄4 cups applesauce or 1 1⁄4 cups  pureed cooked  dried apricots
• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped walnuts
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
•  powdered sugar, to coat finished candy

Directions

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