Blushing Apples Recipe

Blushing Apples Recipe

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages JELL-O Brand Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 medium apples, such as Granny Smith, McIntosh or Golden Delicious
  • 1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
  1. Combine dry gelatin mix and cinnamon in 3- to 4-qt. saucepan. Add water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring frequently until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  2. Peel and core apples. Add to gelatin mixture in saucepan; partially cover saucepan with lid. Return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 min. or just until apples are fork tender, gently turning apples every 5 min. Remove apples from liquid.
  3. Serve apples warm. Or, cool and store in tightly covered container in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight. Serve each apple topped with 2 Tbsp. of the whipped topping. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.