Apple Cider Gelatin Salad

By á-2245

Ingredients

• cup chopped celery TOPPING:
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 cups apple cider or juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Dash salt
• 1 cup diced unpeeled apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sugar Ground cinnamon Cinnamon sticks, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a saucepan, bring cider to a boil; stir in the gelatin mixture and sugar until dis¬solved. Stir in lemon juice, cloves and salt. Pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour.
Fold in apples, walnuts and celery.

Pour into a t-qt. dish or individual dish¬es. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

For topping, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and sugar in a bowl until blended. Dollop over salad; sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired. Yield: 6 servings.