Cherry-Applesauce Salad

This recipe comes from an old church cookbook that I have been cooking out of for years. The dish is so easy to prepare, and everyone I've ever served it to has loved it. Be sure to use a good quality applesauce so the gelatin will get firm and set-up nicely. Cheaper applesauces have too much liquid in them for this recipe.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
• 2  cups  good quality applesauce
• 1  cup  carbonated lemon-lime beverage

Directions

1. Heat applesauce in a covered saucepan, over medium heat, until boiling. (Using a lid will prohibit splattering and cut down on clean up.).
2. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add 7-up and stir to blend completely. Pour into a 5"x9" loaf pan and refrigerate until set.