Saucy Jello - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. applesauce
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 pkg. Jell-O (sweetened or unsweetened)
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Heat applesauce to boiling.
Add lemon juice and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until very thick.
Add cherry Jell-O powder and stir until dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in walnuts.
Pour into an 8 x 8-inch pan which has been rinsed with cold water.
Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until set.
Cut into 1-inch squares.
Can be dusted with powdered sugar.
Makes about 64 squares.