Applesauce Jello

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin or 1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin or 1 (3 ounce) package wild cherry gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/4-1 1/2 cups applesauce or 1 1/4-1 1/2 cups cinnamon applesauce, chilled (a small jar usually works just fine)
• 1 -3 firm-sweet apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch chunks (such as fuji; use more or less according to size and preference) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 dissolve gelatin into boiling water in a large bowl (you're going to want the room when you add the other ingredients to prevent splashing).
• 2 add applesauce all at once.
• 3 stir until thoroughly mixed.
• 4 pour into an 8 by 8 casserole or a shallow dish, and cover.
• 5 refrigerate until partially set (about 1 1/2 hours is good).
• 6 stir in apple chunks, if desired.
• 7 refrigerate an additional 1 1/2 to 3 hours, until set.
• 8 this recipe will not set quite as firm as traditional gelatin.