Aplets and Cotlets Recipe
Aplets and Cotlets are the perfect sweet treat for any special occasion. They’re easy to make, taste delicious, and look awesome. The combination of tart apple juice or unsweetened apricot juice with crunchy walnuts and confectioners' sugar is irresistible! This uses simple ingredients and is a breeze to make. This is a basic process for making Aplets and Cotlets that can easily be adapted and modified based on individual preference.
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Servings: 60 people
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- 2 bowls
- baking dish
- knife
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatine
- 1 1/2 cups Apple juice
- 1/3 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 cup of Granulated sugar and more to taste
- 5 tsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 8 tbsp Confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the gelatin, apple juice or unsweetened apricot juice, granulated sugar, lemon-lime juice, and lime juice. Stir until all of the ingredients are completely combined & bring it to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and walnuts to form a paste. Add this to the gelatin mixture and stir until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish that has been lightly greased with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dish in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least two hours, or until firm.
- Once the mixture has chilled and set, remove it from the refrigerator and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the candy into small 1-inch squares.
- Roll each of the candy pieces in confectioners’ sugar to coat them completely. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper and let cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to keep the candy pieces small so that they are easy to roll in confectioners' sugar.
- The mixture will be very sticky, so it's important to use plenty of flour when rolling out the aplets and cotlets.
- For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a teaspoon of fresh lime or lemon juice to the mixture before pouring it into the baking dish.
- If you don't have confectioners’ sugar on hand, regular granulated sugar can be used instead.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water to ensure that the mixture does not burn while cooking.