My mom made this, minus the apple chunks, when we were sick or as a special treat. The applesauce adds a great texture, kids love it, and if they don't like fruit, they'll still usually eat this! In fact, without the chunks or the cinnamon, it's a great treat for toddlers. I make it with cinnamon applesauce and the apple chunks as a side for holiday meals. (Hey, there are so many Mormons, we had to have a jell-o recipe.)

Ingredients

• 1 (3 oz.) package strawberry gelatin mix or cherry gelatin mix or wild cherry gelatin mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups sweetened applesauce or cinnamon applesauce, chilled (a small jar works fine)
• 1 to 2 firm-sweet apple(s), such as Fuji, cut into bite-size chunks (optional)

Directions

1. Dissolve gelatin thoroughly into boiling water in a LARGE bowl (you're going to want the room when you add the applesauce 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. This recipe does not set quite as firm as traditional gelatin.

This recipe was submitted by ketchupqueen on January 23, 2005.