Layered Gelatin Salad

Cookbook

Ingredients

Outer Layers

1 package (3 ounce) lemon-flavored gelatin 1 package (3 ounce) cherry-flavored gelatin 3/4 cup red cinnamon candies 2 cups hot water 3/4 cup cold water 2 cups unsweetened applesauce

Center Layer

1 package (3 ounce) lemon-flavored gelatin 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup cold water 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 cup diced celery 2 tablespoons Roberts Half and Half 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Outer Layers

Dissolve lemon and cherry-flavored gelatin and cinnamon candies in hot water; add cold water and unsweetened applesauce. Pour half of the mixture into an 11x7x2 inch baking dish; chill until firm. Do not chill remaining half of mixture. Prepare center layer (below).

Center Layer

Dissolve gelatin in hot water; add cold water. Combine remaining ingredients; add to lemon-flavored gelatin and blend well. Chill until slightly thickened; pour over the first layer; chill. When firm, cover with reserved applesauce mixture. Chill.

Recipe Contributed By: Doris Brinlee Omaha, Nebraska

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Notes:

To set gelatin salads in a hurry, use ice cubes for part of the water and submerge bowl or mold in a bed of ice cubes.

Special note:
We no longer distribute eggs or margarine, but have left the recipes as originally printed to maintain their integrity.