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