Apple Cider Gelatin Salad Recipe

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Apple cider and crisp apples lend a hint of fall to this refreshing salad that's perfect for autumn and holiday gatherings. A dear neighbor lady shared the recipe with me. -Cyndi Brinkhaus, South Coast Metro, California

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Apple Cider Gelatin Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups apple cider or juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Dash salt
1 cup diced unpeeled apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped celery
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
Ground cinnamon
Cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute.
In a large saucepan, bring cider to a boil; stir in the gelatin mixture and sugar until dissolved. stir in lemon juice, cloves and salt. Pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour.
Fold in apples, walnuts and celery. Pour into a 1-qt.dish or individual dishes. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and sugar until blended. Dollop over salad; sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve with cinnamon sticks if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 328 calories, 18 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 112 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Apple Cider Gelatin Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2002, p25