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1 c. grated golden
Delicious apples
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. gelatin
4 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. rose extract (or
1 tsp. vanilla)
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
In saucepan over medium heat combine apples, cornstarch and sugar.
Bring to boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Turn down heat and simmer 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Add gelatin
which has been softened in water and lemon juice and stir until thoroughly
mixed. Add flavoring, lemon peel,
and walnuts. Pour into 8x8” buttered
pan, and cool overnight. Cut into
squares and roll in mixture of 2/3 c. confectioners’ sugar and 1 Tbsp.
cornstarch. Or, put sugar and
cornstarch into small paper bag, shake to mix.
Place 5 or 6 pieces of candy in bag and shake to coat thoroughly.
Repeat with rest of squares.
Allow to air-dry 24 hours before storing in refrigerator or freezer.
Follow Aplets recipe, but substitute diced dried apricots which have been soaked, drained and chopped fine.
Dogs that are able to be carried at all times may come into the museum.
Service animals are
always welcome.
735 Front Street
P.O. Box 2212
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-4573
MUSEUM HOURS
11:00PM - 5:00PM Daily
We suggest visitors arrive at the museum at least 30 minutes before closing.
"To foster and encourage the interest of the general public of the importance of nuts in the diets of humans throughout history and in the evolution of the nutcracker. No other tool or collectible has shown such a wide diversity of material and design as the implements used to crack the hard shell of a nut".
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Seniors - $3.50
(Age 65yrs +)
Youth - $2.00 (Ages 6 - 16yrs)
Child - FREE (Ages 0 - 5yrs)
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