Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a bowl, dissolve candies in water (keep warm until melted). add gelatin and stir to dissolve. stir in the applesauce and pour half into an 9" square pan that has been lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. refrigerate until firm. cover and set remaining gelatin mixture aside at room temperature. meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients and spread over chilled gelatin mixture. carefully pour remaining gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. chill overnight. yield: 9 servings this recipe was sent to reminisce magazine by lisa andis.

Target recipe: combine red hots and water in saucepan and boil until candies melt. pour hot mixture over gelatin in mixing bowl. stir well to dissolve the gelatin. let mixture set until slightly thickened (about the consistency of raw egg whites). beat thickened gelatin mixture with electric mixer until foamy. add apple mixed with lemon juice, pecans (if using) and marshmallows. fold in whipped topping. pour into serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until serving time. this can also be made as a molded salad, if you like.