JELLIED CRANBERRY NUT CANDIES

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Even before they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers, folks are asking for more of this blue-ribbon candy. It took first place at the county fair, and everyone's sweet on these pretty squares.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, 1 cup sugar and lemon and orange gelatin. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut into 1-in. squares. Roll in remaining sugar. Store at room temperature between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. Best when stored at least three days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Sanja Hribar
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These candies are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.


nasir jamal
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I'm going to try making these candies with different nuts next time.


MH_MaŸÑiK Official
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I made these candies for a bake sale and they were a huge success!


Esdrad Sosa
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These candies are a bit too chewy for my taste.


Md Rabby Gazi
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I love the tart and tangy flavor of these candies.


Mbali Elliot
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These candies are a great addition to any holiday cookie plate.


James Sawyer
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my candies turned out too hard.


eskender yoseph
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These candies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jack Pyuliti
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I still liked these candies.


muhammadhanif Khan
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These candies are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


James Bragg
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I love the chewy texture of these candies.


Dilli Rana
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These candies are so pretty and festive! I can't wait to make them again next year.


Naeem Anjum
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I had some trouble getting the candies to set properly, but they still tasted good.


Mekhi Dobson
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These candies are a bit tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


issiah issiahnotso
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I used a combination of walnuts and pecans in my candies, and they turned out great.


Xzi ran
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These jellied candies are the perfect make-ahead treat for the holidays.


Zobi Zobiafr
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I love how these candies combine the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of sugar and nuts.


Gary A Padilla
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These jellied cranberry nut candies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully.


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