Spicy Apple Salad

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, tangy jello salad with a sweet and spicy cinnamon kick
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This Spicy Apple Salad is a nostalgic, creamy dessert salad that balances tart lemon jello with sweet applesauce and a hint of heat from cinnamon hearts. The texture is smooth and rich, thanks to a whipped cream cheese topping that contrasts beautifully with the set jello base. It’s a unique twist on traditional holiday side dishes, offering a refreshing yet comforting flavor profile. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a sweet finish to a hearty meal, this dish is easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruity and spicy notes makes it a memorable addition to your recipe rotation.

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Spicy Apple Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 108.7

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This Spicy Apple Salad is a nostalgic, creamy dessert salad that balances tart lemon jello with sweet applesauce and a hint of heat from cinnamon hearts. The texture is smooth and rich, thanks to a whipped cream cheese topping that contrasts beautifully with the set jello base. It&# 226;ÂÂs a unique twist on traditional holiday side dishes, offering a refreshing yet comforting flavor profile. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a sweet finish to a hearty meal, this dish is easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruity and spicy notes makes it a memorable addition to your recipe rotation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place cinnamon hearts in 2 cups of boiling water and boil until completely melted.
  2. Dissolve lemon jello packets in the boiling cinnamon heart mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
  3. Stir in applesauce, lemon juice, and 1 cup of cold water.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and chill in the refrigerator until completely set.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and canned milk until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the set jello.
  7. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 108.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.0g7%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 9.4mg4%
Sodium 38.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 21.9g8%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
Sugars 6.4g
Protein 1.8g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the jello mixture is completely set before spreading the cream cheese topping to prevent mixing.

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil when storing in the refrigerator.

For a richer topping, substitute canned milk with heavy cream or whipped topping.

Cinnamon hearts add a unique spicy kick; if unavailable, you can omit them or add extra ground cinnamon to the applesauce.

Keywords: apple, applesauce, cinnamon, cream cheese, dessert salad, jello, lemon, potluck, salad, spicy, sweet, tangy, vegetarian
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