pina colada fruit jellies

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup mott's® natural applesauce
• 1 (3 ounce) package pineapple-flavored gelatin mix (such as jell-o®)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins
• spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-fat cooking spray. place dish in refrigerator.
• combine granulated sugar, applesauce, pineapple-flavored gelatin, unflavored gelatin, lime juice, and coconut extract in saucepan.
• bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. boil for about 1 minute. remove saucepan from heat, and cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. (do not pour boiling hot liquid into a chilled glass dish.)
• remove baking dish from refrigerator, and pour warm mixture into the cooled baking dish. refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
• when firm, remove from refrigerator, lift one side with a spatula, and turn out a cutting board or parchment paper sprinkled with granulated sugar.
• using a sharp knife, cut gelatin into squares or use a small cookie cutter for decorative shapes. coat the jellies on all sides with sugar. place on a rack, and allow to dry overnight.
• store in an airtight container.