Aplets Recipe

Directions

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   Aplets are a great bar cookie for summertime or possibly school lunch boxes!
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   In Washington State, and other places where they are marketed, you can buy Aplets and Cotlets and Grapelets.
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   With this recipe you can make your own.
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   APLETS
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   In c. or possibly small bowl stir gelatin into 1 c. applesauce; set aside till gelatin dissolves.
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   In medium saucepan stir sugar into remaining applesauce.
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   Add in gelatin dissolved in applesauce.
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   Over medium heat, stir constantly and bring to boil; turn heat to lowest setting and simmer 15 min, stirring occasionally.
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   Add in lemon juice last 5 min of cooking.
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    Remove from heat.
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    Add in vanilla and nuts.
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    Pour into buttered 8-inch square pan.
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    Cover loosely and let stand overnight.
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    When hard, cut into 1 inch squares.
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    Roll in confectioner's sugar.
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    The recipe says it makes about 3 dozen squares.