2 2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. pectin
2 1/2 c. cool water
1 2/3 c. light corn syrup
1 (15 oz.) jar applesauce
1 tbsp. liquid citric acid or 1/2 tsp. citric acid plus 1 tbsp. very hot water
1 c. chopped walnuts
Confectioners' or granulated sugar

In a 4-quart saucepan, combine sugar and pectin. Mix well; slowly add cool water, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat syrup just to the boiling point and add to sugar mixture. Continue to stir until boiling begins and cook rapidly to 220 degrees; stirring occasionally. Add applesauce and cook to 224 degrees, stirring constantly.

In a separate container, combine citric acid and water or liquid citric acid. Stir well until dissolved; add to the cooked candy. Fold in nuts. Pour into a well-buttered 9-inch square pan.

When cool and firm enough, cut and roll each piece in confectioners' or granulated sugar. Makes about 64 pieces.