Ruby Apple Salad
This is a pretty salad and tastes good too. Years ago there used to be local apple contests that my two children and I would enter. One year we made a clean sweep of awards with this recipe.
This is a pretty salad and tastes good too. Years ago there used to be local apple contests that my two children and I would enter. One year we made a clean sweep of awards with this recipe.
- Carbohydrate 19.5189520833333 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 6.22024375 g
- Fiber 1.74200006010632 g
- Protein 3.72110208333333 g
- Saturated Fat 0.36338375 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (103g)
- Sodium 68.5852083333333 mg
- Sugar 17.776952023227 g
- Trans Fat 0.613586875000001 g
- Calories 140 calories
Step-by-step
- In a bowl, stir gelatin and candies in boiling water until dissolved.
- Chill until partially set. Fold in apples, celery and walnuts.
- Pour into a 1 quart serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
Mid-century molded gelatin salads relied heavily on flavored dessert mixes paired with spiced candies to deliver both sweetness and a sharp cinnamon warmth without needing extra extracts. Dissolving the gelatin requires water brought strictly to 212 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the sugar and protein matrices bond correctly before chilling.
- Stir the boiling water continuously for two full minutes until all visible granules disappear completely.
- Allow the hot liquid mixture to rest in the refrigerator for precisely 45 minutes until it reaches a consistency resembling raw egg whites before adding mix-ins.
- Chop the walnuts or pecans into uniform quarter-inch pieces so they suspend evenly rather than sinking to the bottom of the mold.
- Toast the chopped nuts for 8 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit beforehand to drive off moisture and enhance crunch.
- Judge setting doneness by gently tilting the bowl; the mixture should hold its shape firmly without rippling or shifting liquid across the center.
Properly chilled gelatin maintains its structural integrity for up to three days when sealed tightly in the refrigerator. Condensation pooling on the surface indicates excessive moisture loss, so cover the dish directly with plastic wrap.
