Apricot Candy Roll

Name: Apricot Candy Roll
Ingredients: 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, chopped; 3 cups sugar; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Sifted powdered sugar

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, chopped
3 cups sugar
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1

Combine chopped apricots, 3 cups sugar, half-and-half, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan. Uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (236°). Remove from heat; let cool to lukewarm (110°). Add walnuts and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture stiffens.
2

Turn mixture out onto a lightly buttered smooth surface; knead until mixture is smooth and opaque. Divide candy into 3 portions; shape each portion into 6-inch rolls. Dust each roll with powdered sugar. Wrap rolls individually in waxed paper; chill overnight. Cut into 1/4-inchthick slices to serve.