Breakfast time will be enjoyable with this French toast for youngsters! Serve warm and garnish with whipped cream, maple syrup, or your other preferred toppings.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Additional Time: | 3 hrs |
| Total Time: | 3 hrs 10 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cinnamon red hot candies
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
- 1 ½ cups applesauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve candies in boiling water. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Stir in applesauce and a few ice cubes and chill for 3 hours, or until set. Serve cold with whipped cream.
Reviews
I made it and loved it! My mother-in-law (a very picky eater) ate 2 large helpings. When I make it again, I will make a couple of changes: not use so much water & add a little more applesauce. Also I used cherry jello instead of lemon. Will add a pic (before it gets eaten) and let you know how the changes work. Kate
I have to say, this was an interesting recipe. I have never had anything like it and can’t say, that I will again. No offense. I love red hot candies, Jell-O and applesauce but everyone that tried it in my house was perplexed on what to make of it. For one, it was extremely cinnamon-y sweet, it sat in the fridge for over 4 hours and held a shape for like 5 minutes and started turning into gelatin-y sauce. Was not impressed about it flattening while trying to take photos of it and I went so far as to put it in pretty mini molds for it’s appearance but by the time I walked with it out of my kitchen and into my office where I have my photo box, it was almost pouring off the plate. Then just turned right around, went back to the kitchen put it in a bowl and called it done. Then emptied all the other mold together into a bigger bowl and back into the fridge. If it wasn’t so overwhelmingly sweet and held it’s shape, I might enjoy it better. Sorry my apologies.
This is a family favorite with the family. One thing that is necessary is to add a packet of unflavored gelatin (sprinkle over cold water first) – just don’t boil all of the water. Also, can’t imagine this with lemon jello, we use cherry!
Try putting this recipe in pineapple chunks, then add a cream cheese with some mayo topping with chopped up celery in it, Its very tasty, I have tryed it without the pinnapple and its a good salad, but something about the pineapple really makes this salad.
I love this gelatin salad. Had looked for the recipe for a long time. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been making this for years, except I use 2 pkg. raspberry Jello, a quart of applesauce, and a package of cinnamon red hot candies dissolved in the water. I also add an envelope of Knox gelatin to help in the firming process, and it fits perfectly into a green Tupperware jello mold.
I’ve been making this for years, except I use 2 pkg. raspberry Jello, a quart of applesauce, and a package of cinnamon red hot candies dissolved in the water. I also add an envelope of Knox gelatin to help in the firming process, and it fits perfectly into a green Tupperware jello mold.
I was so tickled to find this recipe! I remember that applesauce jello used to be a real fad in the 70’s. After reviewing the reviews, I made a few alterations. I used only 1 oz. of candies and only 1/2 c. of unsweetened applesauce to cut down on the sweetness. I also didn’t have any lemon so I substituted peach. It was so good that my kids fought over it! The next day I tried it with the lemon and it wasn’t too good. In fact, it was a weird combination so stick with the peach flavor!
I made this for a baby shower. I used cherry gelatin rather than lemon. Be ready…It’s VERY sweet! Also, if you are looking for something with the gelatin consistancy, this is not the recipe. I topped it with whipped cream. I received differing opinions ranging from, “This is really good” to “What the heck did I just put in my mouth!” LOL. I think it would be good for Summer cook outs though because it is refreshing. I’ll make it again, mostly because I enjoyed watching people’s reactions to it.
I have added this to the menu for Christmas dinner the past two years and my family absolutely loves it. I think the lemon works wonderfully. Although, I am thinking about experimenting with other jell-o flavors.
One of my family favorites from childhood. The texture from the applesauce makes it something different. I think I used about 1 1/4 cup water and it turned out fine. I have done it with cherry jello, but the lemon jello is used to give it a bit of punch to cover the sweetness of the candies. Not for everyone, but a nice change of pace for those who want something different for their next gathering. Serve with casseroles that have cream sauces or with ham dinners.
This recipe was not a good favor with the lemon jello, but it is excellent with Cherry jello instead. If it wasn’t for the lemon jello in this recipe, I would rate it 4 stars.
Mine did not harden, and I didn’t like the flavor either.
Easy and good. Very strong taste and sugary. I served with very flavorful foods and this was a nice compliment.