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Northwestern Apricot Candy

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      Title: NORTHWESTERN APRICOT CANDY
 Categories: Candies
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      2    (5-1/2 oz) pkgs. dried
           -apricots (2 cups)
      1 c  Warm water
      2 c  Sugar
      1 tb Cornstarch
    1/8 ts Salt
      2 tb Unflavored gelatin
    1/2 c  Cold water
    1/2    To 2/3 c. chopped or
           -slivered almonds, or
           -chopped walnuts
    1/3 c  Confectioners sugar (for
           -rolling)
 
  Remove any stems or blemishes from apricots.  Soak in warm water 1
  hour, then cook slowly in same water until very tender, stirring to
  avoid scorching. Put through a food mill or sieve. Cook apricot pulp
  until thick in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring frequently to avoid
  scorching.
  
  Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt and add to apricot pulp. Cook until
  very thick, stirring constantly.
  
  Add gelatin, which has been softened in cold water. Stir until
  gelatin is dissolved and cook until mixture is again thick. Remove
  from heat.
  
  Mix in almonds.  Turn into a 9 x 7" shallow glass dish that has been
  rinsed with cold water.  Let stand 24 hours.
  
  Cut candy in rectangular pieces (about 60) and roll in confectioners
  sugar. Let stand on rack until outside has dried (texture should be
  slightly chewy.)  Store in covered container. Makes about 1 pound, 12
  ounces, depending on amount of nuts used.
  
  From: Choice Candy From Your Own Kitchen Shared By: Pat Stockett
 
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