Cinnamon Jello (Red Hots Salad)

An old unique recipe that just has to make an appearance every year at the Christmas Eve table. It is a great sweet side dish that has such a wonderful flavor.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1  cup  red cinnamon candies (also called cinnamon imperials)
• 2 (3 ounce) packages  cherry Jell-O
• 2  cups applesauce (can use either plain or cinnamon)
• 1  cup heavy whipping cream
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Place water and red hots into a medium size pan. Whisk water and red hots constantly over medium heat till red hots are completely dissolved (remember to keep whisking because red hots like to stick at the bottom of pan). Bring to a boil and add jello; stir to dissolve 2 minutes. Take off heat and add applesauce. Pour mixture into a 8x8 inch glass baking dish or medium size glass bowl. Chill 4-5 hours or till set. When jello has set, beat heavy cream with mixer till almost stiff. Add sugar and vanilla and beat till stiff. Top jello with whipped cream and serve.