Red Hot Applesauce Jello Dessert Recipe | How Was Your Day? (2024)

January 24, 2019 By Greta Brinkley

Red Hot Applesauce Jello. If you’re old-school, your mouth is probably already watering. If you’re a bit younger, I can almost hear asking what the heck this concoction I speak of is. It’s one of those classic recipes that everyone made in the 1950s and 1960s, but that seems to have been forgotten about. The first thing you need to know about it is that it’s delicious. The second thing you need to know is that it’s easy to make. It doesn’t get much better than that.

My mom wasn’t a big Jello fan, so she never made it. But when I’d go visit my dad, my step mom’s family would make applesauce jello bars because they were easy, inexpensive, and apparently I was impressed! I could seriously eat my weight in those tasty bars. I always have fond memories of childhood where those bars are concerned, so when I whip up my Red Hot Applesauce Jello, I get a blast of delicious flavor and some major nostalgia. You might or might not get the nostalgia factor when you make these, but you’ll definitely get a flavor blast you’ll love.

Red Hot Applesauce Jello isn’t difficult to make. In fact, it’s really simple and practically foolproof. You need just 4 simple, easy to find ingredients, and some time. It’s also fairly low calorie, and cheap to make. It has a sweet flavor with a bit of a cinnamon kick, in the same vein as these Spicy Red Velvet Cupcake Cones. If you ever had Red Hots as a kid, you’ve probably already guessed fairly accurately how this Jello treat tastes. If you haven’t get ready for a taste sensation.

Red Hot Applesauce Jello recipe

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There are a few things you’ll want before you make this recipe. One, of course, is Jello, and another is applesauce. However, you’ll also need some Red Hots cinnamon candies. They can be a wee bit difficult to find in the offseason but not impossible. If you’re making this into bars, you’ll want a cutter. I find that these cookie cutters make a gorgeous, uniform shape. People will be so impressed, and your potluck dish will look sooo fancy, And, a good casserole dish to carry your treats is always a good choice, too.

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You can also make this in a 13×9 baking dish and make bars instead of cups. It’s great for family get-togethers, pot lucks, or even a classroom party if your school allows homemade treats. And with that bright red color and cinnamon kick, it’s definitely a winner during the holidays. Whatever the occasion, once people get their hands on this treat, you can be sure that you won’t have any leftovers to take home. So maybe save a bit for yourself.

This Red Hot Applesauce Jello is so easy to make and so good, there’s really no reason not to make it. I mean, it’s 10 minutes. This is literally the easiest recipe you’ll ever make, and the taste is absolute cinnamon Jello heaven. So get out your pot, set aside 10 minutes, and get ready to create the most delicious Jello dessert you’ve ever had in your life.

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