Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a rather nostalgic dessert as it reminds me a little of an orange push-up ice cream treat from my childhood. Plus, it is a molded gelatin dessert, which always reminds me of the past. As with other gelatin and fruit dishes, someone might call this a "Jello salad" in the United States. However, this recipe uses an entire quart of orange sherbert in addition to gelatin, so I can not bring myself … Continue Reading about Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert
Cinnamon Candy Apples: A Yummy Treat
Cinnamon candy apples are nice to serve at Christmas because of their bright red appearance. I also love making them with really fresh apples in the fall.
They are nice for gatherings because they can be eaten hot or cold.
Recipe: Cinnamon Candy Apples
Ingredients
- 2 c. water
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. red cinnamon candy (Imperials or Red Hots)
- 6 – 8 firm apples
Instructions
- Place water and sugar in a large skillet/pan.
- Heat until sugar in dissolved.
- Add red cinnamon candy. (I use Brach’s Imperials).
- Stir frequently until dissolved.
- Meanwhile, core and peel apples.
- Place apples in skillet when cinnamon candy has dissolved.
- Bring to a boil.
- Turn apples frequently.
- Cook until apples are tender (and red).
Quick Notes
Use firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when cooked.
I used Empire and Granny Smiths.
Variations
You can stuff apples with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a little fresh mint.
Place mixture in zip plastic bag and snip off corner, or use pastry bag to fill centers of apples.
Add a sprig of mint on top to make it more red and green for Christmas.
