Red cinnamon candy gelatin dessert

Heart Smart Gluten Free Low Sodium

Using unsweetened applesauce in this recipe instead of regular applesauce cuts down on the amount of sugar without sacrificing the added texture.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup red cinnamon candies
2 3-ounce boxes red gelatin (You can use strawberry or cherry flavor.)
4 cups unsweetened applesauce
fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a light boil. Add cinnamon candies. Stir until dissolved.
  2. Add both boxes of red gelatin. Stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
  3. Add applesauce and mix well.
  4. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch cake pan. Place in refrigerator until set firm (about 2 to 3 hours).
  5. Garnish dessert with fresh basil. Serve chilled.

Makes 20 servings

Recipe contains: May contain modified food starch.

Carb choices per serving: 1 1/2

First Published: 11/19/2014
Last Reviewed: 11/19/2014

Covering the gelatin in the refrigerator will prevent a thick, rubbery skin from forming over the top of the dessert.

red cinnamon candy gelatin dessert label