Candy Recipes

Cherry Cotlets

2 cups dried cherries
1 cup warm water
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatine
1/2 cup cold water
1/2-2/3 cup chopped or slivered almonds or walnuts
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Soak the cherries in the warm water for one hour. Cook slowly until tender, stirring to avoid scorching. Run through a food mill, sieve or food processor. Cook until very thick, stirring frequently.

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add to cherries. Cook until very thick, stirring constantly.

Dissolve gelatine in cold water. Add to saucepan and stir until well dissolved. Cook until very thick. Remove from heat and add nuts. Turn into a shallow 9" x 7" glass dish that has been rinsed in cold water. Let stand 24 hours.

Cut into rectangular pieces and roll in powdered sugar. Let stand on a rack until outside is dried.