“Apple Pie” Jujubes

Name: “Apple Pie” Jujubes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 to 12 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) apple juice; ¼ cup (35 g) powdered gelatin (about 5 packets); 2 cups (420 g) sugar; ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp icing sugar

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Preparation 10 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN

Waiting 8 H
Servings 1
Makes 10 to 12 dozen

Inspired by the flavours of apple pie, we made jujubes—a childhood favourite—using a simple recipe you’ll enjoy making as much as eating. Sweet!

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Jujubes

1 cup (250 ml) apple juice
¼ cup (35 g) powdered gelatin (about 5 packets)
2 cups (420 g) sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Coating

2 tbsp icing sugar

Preparation

Jujubes

Butter an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan or two 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pans.
In a bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over half of the apple juice (½ cup/125 ml) and stir with a fork. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
In a small saucepan, bring the remaining apple juice (½ cup/125 ml), the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon to a boil. Simmer while stirring for about 2 minutes or until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the gelatin and continue cooking over low heat, stirring with a whisk until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Skim at this stage if desired. Pour into the prepared pan. Let rest at room temperature for about 8 hours until set.

Coating

With a thin blade, separate the jujube mixture from the edge of the pan. Cut into ¾-inch (1.5 cm) cubes.
Place the icing sugar in a bowl. Thoroughly coat a few jujubes at a time before shaking them in a sieve to remove any excess icing sugar.
The candy will keep for about 2 weeks in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.