The Magic of Apple

APPLE MAGIC

2 med. apples, pared, cored, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Artificial sweetener to equal 5 tsp. sugar
2 envelopes (2 T) unflavored gelatin
10 to 12 fluid ounces lemon-flavored dietetic soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a deep, narrow, oblong pan arrange apples in layers. Combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon with sweetener to equal 1 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle some of this mixture over each layer of apples. Sprinkle gelatin over 10 fluid ounces soda to soften. Add remaining sweetener and cinnamon; stir until dissolved. Pour mixture over apples; add remaining soda to cover apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cooked throughout. While hot, refrigerate immediately, 4 to 6 hours or until set. Makes 2 servings.