Applesauce Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened applesauce, divided
4 ounces unflavored gelatin (4 envelopes)
4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup raw walnuts, finely ground in a food processor
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons confectioners' powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation

In a small bowl, soak the gelatin in 1/2 cup of the cooked applesauce.
Put the remaining applesauce in a saucepan, add the granulated sugar and bring the sauce to a boil.
After it is boiling, add the applesauce-gelatin mixture and bring the sauce back to a slow boil for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, to prevent burning.
Stir in the walnuts, lemon and vanilla.
Pour the mixture into a buttered 9x12-inch nonstick baking pan. The mixture should be about 3/4-inch thick.
Let the mixture stand at room temperature at least 24 hours to set and to dry.
When firmly set, cut into squares.
In a bowl combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch.
Roll the candy pieces in the mixture to thoroughly coat the pieces on all sides.
Store the candy in the refrigerator in a covered container between sheets of waxed paper with more confectioners' sugar and cornstarch between each layer to prevent them sticking together.