Description
A nostalgic gelatin dessert that combines the fruity sweetness of cherry jello with the warm spice of Red Hots cinnamon candies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package cherry jello (gelatin mix)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Red Hots cinnamon candies
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup applesauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add the Red Hots candies and stir until completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cherry jello mix until fully dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the drained crushed pineapple and applesauce.
- Pour the mixture into a mold or serving dish and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours or overnight.
- Once fully set, serve chilled.
Notes
- Use strawberry or raspberry jello instead of cherry for a different fruity flavor.
- Add chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Top with whipped cream or a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- Mold into festive shapes for themed parties or holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg