Blushing Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dry jelly powder and cinnamon in 3- to 4-L saucepan.
2. 2
   Add water.
3. 3
   Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring frequently until jelly powder is completely dissolved.
4. 4
   Peel and core apples.
5. 5
   Add to jelly mixture in saucepan; partially cover saucepan with lid.
6. 6
   Return to boil.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 min.
8. 8
   or just until apples are tender, gently turning apples every 5 min.
9. 9
   Remove apples from liquid.
10. 10
    Serve apples warm.
11. 11
    Or, cool and store in tightly covered container in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight.
12. 12
    Serve each apple topped with 2 Tbsp.
13. 13
    of the whipped topping.
14. 14
    Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.