2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold applesauce
3/4 hot applesauce
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla
confectioners' sugar (optional)

This is a snack that doesn't contain any artificial flavorings or preservatives. Read the label on the applesauce jar while at the supermarket and choose carefully, or make your own applesauce with cored, peeled apples pureed in the blender or food processor.

Soak gelatin in cold applesauce for 10 minutes. Combine the hot applesauce with the sugar and boil 10 minutes. Add gelatin mixture and simmer 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, then add nuts and vanilla. Pour into lightly buttered 9 inch square pan.

Cover with buttered wax paper and allow to set overnight. Cut into squares and roll in confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Submitted by: CM