Sometimes the classics are the best.
Not only is this recipe from 1977, it is still a beautiful dessert that you can easily put together.
Serve it in a wine glass and you have an elegant dessert that is kind to your waistline.
Who says desserts cannot be elegant and low in calories? Jello has been coming to the rescue of dieters for decades with beautiful, delicious desserts.
The difference in this dessert is the applesauce.
It gives the dessert more texture and density than you may be used to from Jello desserts.
The Jello that is mixed with the whipped topping gives the dessert a soft, creamy layer that everyone will enjoy.
You can serve this dessert with the most elegant meal, or you can enjoy it whenever you want a little treat.
That is one of the best things about Jello desserts; most of them are very simple to make.
All you need to do is allow enough time for the gelatin to set.
Play around with this dessert by serving it in different types of glasses, small dishes, or cups.
Of course, it looks its best when served in a clear glass container so your diners can see the contrasting layers.
It is one of the qualities of this dessert that gives it that beautiful presentation.
If you do not have any clear glasses to serve it in, try putting it in fancy teacups for serving.
Your diners will be surprised when they dig in with their spoon to discover another layer underneath of gelatin and applesauce.
This is a nice enough dessert to serve at a party, and the cinnamon gives it a little bit of a kick that most people do not expect from gelatin desserts.
Watch the dessert disappear in record time as everyone digs in to taste that lower layer.
This may be a retro recipe, but its time has come to shine again.
Your kids will love it too, even if ordinarily applesauce is not their favorite.
The cinnamon and the Jello combine to elevate the gelatin to a whole new level.
Recipe for Spicy Applesauce Dessert This is an attractive dessert that does not pack a lot of calories.
What You Need
Add the cold water.
Measure out 1 cup of the gelatin mixture and add the applesauce and cinnamon to it.
Spoon the applesauce mixture into dessert glasses and let them chill for half an hour.
Chill the remaining Jello until it just starts to thicken.
Prepare the whipped topping mix according to directions or thaw Cool Whip.
Fold the whipped topping into the thickened Jello, mixing well.
Spoon over the applesauce mixture into the dessert glasses.
Garnish with apple slice if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Not only is this recipe from 1977, it is still a beautiful dessert that you can easily put together.
Serve it in a wine glass and you have an elegant dessert that is kind to your waistline.
Who says desserts cannot be elegant and low in calories? Jello has been coming to the rescue of dieters for decades with beautiful, delicious desserts.
The difference in this dessert is the applesauce.
It gives the dessert more texture and density than you may be used to from Jello desserts.
The Jello that is mixed with the whipped topping gives the dessert a soft, creamy layer that everyone will enjoy.
You can serve this dessert with the most elegant meal, or you can enjoy it whenever you want a little treat.
That is one of the best things about Jello desserts; most of them are very simple to make.
All you need to do is allow enough time for the gelatin to set.
Play around with this dessert by serving it in different types of glasses, small dishes, or cups.
Of course, it looks its best when served in a clear glass container so your diners can see the contrasting layers.
It is one of the qualities of this dessert that gives it that beautiful presentation.
If you do not have any clear glasses to serve it in, try putting it in fancy teacups for serving.
Your diners will be surprised when they dig in with their spoon to discover another layer underneath of gelatin and applesauce.
This is a nice enough dessert to serve at a party, and the cinnamon gives it a little bit of a kick that most people do not expect from gelatin desserts.
Watch the dessert disappear in record time as everyone digs in to taste that lower layer.
This may be a retro recipe, but its time has come to shine again.
Your kids will love it too, even if ordinarily applesauce is not their favorite.
The cinnamon and the Jello combine to elevate the gelatin to a whole new level.
Recipe for Spicy Applesauce Dessert This is an attractive dessert that does not pack a lot of calories.
What You Need
- 1 package (3 ounces) Jello Strawberry-Banana Gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup applesauce, chilled
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 envelope Dream Whip topping mix or Cool Whip
Add the cold water.
Measure out 1 cup of the gelatin mixture and add the applesauce and cinnamon to it.
Spoon the applesauce mixture into dessert glasses and let them chill for half an hour.
Chill the remaining Jello until it just starts to thicken.
Prepare the whipped topping mix according to directions or thaw Cool Whip.
Fold the whipped topping into the thickened Jello, mixing well.
Spoon over the applesauce mixture into the dessert glasses.
Garnish with apple slice if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
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