Ruby Red Apple Gelatin Salad (Serves 4-6)

When you need a pretty red gelatin salad to add color to your menu, here is a great choice. Who can resist apples?

2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 (3-ounce) package cherry flavored gelatin
Dash of salt
1 cup chopped unpeeled apple
1/2 cup chopped celery

1. In saucepan, heat 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail to boiling.

2.Dissolve gelatin in hot liquid, stir in remaining 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail and salt.

3. Chill until thickened to the consistency of egg whites.

4. Add chopped apple and celery.

5. Pour into oiled mold, pretty serving dish or 8-inch square pan. Chill until firm.

Microwave: In step 1, in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup cranberry juice 2-3 minutes on Full Power. Dissolve gelatin in hot liquid; stir in remaining 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail and salt.