A classic retro vintage dessert .   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 is this concoction you speak of?”

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c of boiling water
• 1 c Red Hots candies
• 1 (6 oz) box cherry Jello (can also use strawberry)
• 2 c applesauce
• 1 c chilled Sprite (or 7-Up, or Gingerale)
• Cool Whip or whipped cream
• Red Hots candiesDirections:

1. Bring water to a boil in pan, over high heat.
2. Add the red hot candies.
3. Reduce heat to low and stir until dissolved.
4. Add the box of jello and stir until dissolved.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add the applesauce and Sprite into the Jello-Red Hots mixture.
7. Stir to distribute.
8. Pour jello mixture into serving glasses.
9. Cover with plastic wrap.
10. Chill overnight.
11. Before serving, add a dollop of Cool Whip or whipped cream and sprinkle with extra red hots.

Serves: 6
Source:  gretasday.com/