Red Hot Jello Salad
Spice up your dessert or side dish game with this vibrant and nostalgic Red Hot Jello Salad! Featuring a delightful combination of cherry-flavored gelatin, tangy unsweetened applesauce, and the subtle heat of red cinnamon candies (Red Hots), this irresistibly sweet and spicy treat is sure to captivate your taste buds. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time before chilling to perfection. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, it can be served in a decorative mold or individual cups and garnished with whipped cream or maraschino cherries for an extra festive touch. Bursting with flavor and fun, this classic Jello salad brings nostalgia and excitement to your table! Keywords: Red Hot Jello Salad, cherry gelatin, cinnamon candies, classic dessert, nostalgic recipe, side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz Cherry-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 1 cup Red cinnamon candies (Red Hots)
- 2 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups Hot water
- 2 cups Cold water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the red cinnamon candies (Red Hots) to the boiling water. Stir constantly until the candies are completely dissolved, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cherry-flavored gelatin powder. Mix well until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
Add the unsweetened applesauce to the saucepan and stir until fully incorporated.
Stir in 2 cups of cold water to cool the mixture down.
Pour the mixture into a large serving dish, mold, or individual serving containers.
Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or until the salad is firm and set.
Once set, serve as a dessert or side dish. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream or maraschino cherries for added flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 45 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
