Turkish Jelly Candies

Ingredients

• 1 ounce unflavored gelatine
• 1 cup cold water, divided
• Juice and grated rind of 1 orange
• Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup chopped raisins
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• Confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Soften the gelatine in 1/2 cup of the cold water for 1 hour.
2. Combine fruit juices, rinds, nuts, raisins and vanilla extract in a bowl and set aside.
3. In a heavy saucepan, bring 2 cups sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup water to a boil.
4. Add gelatine and boil for 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Keep temperature as low as possible while still maintaining a boil.
5. Pour this syrup over the fruit mixture and mix thoroughly.
6. Place in a wet 13 x 9-inch pan. Cool overnight.
7. Cut into squares and roll in confectioners' or granulated sugar.
8. Store in a cool place.