Aplets & Cotlets Candy Copycat Recipe

Line an 8X8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Chop 2 cups of dehydrated apples or apricots; the ingredients listed make one batch of a single flavor, and the instructions are the same for either option.

In a medium heavy bottom saucepan, bring 2 cups of apple juice or apricot nectar to a boil, then stir in 2 cups of finely diced fruit. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 12–15 minutes, while the fruit softens.

Using an immersion blender, puree some of the fruit until you get your preferred consistency; I like mine chunky and packed with fruit, so I keep the pieces a bit larger.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 6 tablespoons of pectin powder, then bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.

Add 3 cups of granulated sugar all at once. Return the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, and boil it hard for 1 minute. Make sure it’s a vigorous boil that can’t be stirred down, as this helps the candy set properly.

Remove from the heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let the candy cool, then refrigerate for 4–6 hours, or until firm.

Once chilled remove the candy from the pan using the parchment paper flaps and place the slab on a cutting board. Gently peel the parchment paper away from the candy. Cut the candy into 1-inch logs.

Sprinkle about half a cup of powdered sugar into a large pan, then roll the candy logs in the powdered sugar and cut with a sharp knife.

Enjoy!