Applesauce Jello - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin or (3 ounce) package wild cherry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups applesauce or 1 1/4-1 1/2 cups cinnamon applesauce, chilled (a small jar usually works just fine)
1 -3 firm-sweet apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch chunks (such as Fuji; use more or less according to size and preference) (optional)

Preparation

Dissolve gelatin into boiling water in a LARGE bowl (you're going to want the room when you add the other ingredients to prevent splashing).
Add applesauce all at once.
Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Pour into an 8 by 8 casserole or a shallow dish, and cover.
Refrigerate until partially set (about 1 1/2 hours is good).
Stir in apple chunks, if desired.
Refrigerate an additional 1 1/2 to 3 hours, until set.
This recipe will not set quite as firm as traditional gelatin.