Cinnamon Apple Salad
THIS RECIPE came from my mother. It's a family favorite and one I took with me when I left home.
The color complements the holiday season. It's very pretty when cut into squares and served on a lettuce-lined plate. I also like that I can fix it a day ahead of time, especially when preparing a big holiday meal.
-Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana9 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red-hot candies
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
Directions
- In a bowl, dissolve candies in water (reheat if necessary). Add
- gelatin; stir to dissolve. Stir in applesauce. Pour half into an
- 8-in. square pan that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Refrigerate until firm. Cover and set remaining gelatin mixture
- aside at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, Miracle Whip, pecans and celery;
- spread over chilled gelatin mixture. Carefully pour remaining
- gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Chill overnight. Yield: 9
- servings.