(NAPSA)—Celebrities are often known to host lavish parties, catered with extravagant food. However, when it comes to cele- brating holidays, it may come as a surprise that tinsel-town’s most beloved personalities often prefer the simpler pleasures and foods of home. For example, Tony Danza (“The Tony Danza Show”) has to have his broccoli with garlic and olive oil, and Jane Kaczmarek (Emmynominated for her role on “Malcolm in the Middle”) reports that a classic “Mom’s Green Jell-O” molded salad is requisite on her table during family celebrations. Jeremy Piven (Emmy-nominated te a t* ring frequently until gelatin is completely dissolved. PEEL andcore apples. Add also looks forward to a Jell-O” recipe on his holiday table, but apples to gelatin mixture in saucepan; partially cover saucepan with lid. Return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; sim- With this recipe for Blushing Apples, inspired by Piven’s family apples are tender, gently turning apples every 5 min. Remove for his role on HBO’s “Entourage’”) this one has a unique twist. traditions, you too can enjoy a favorite recipe of the stars—at your own home. Poaching crisp, sweet apples in a mixture of cranberry gelatin and cinnamon gives the fruit an unmistakable flavor and a distinctive look, perfect for a fall gathering or holiday buffet. Blushing Apples Prep Time: 15 min. Total Time: 30 min. 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Jell-O Brand cranberry flavor gelatin ’% tsp. ground cinnamon 1 qt. (4 cups) water 4 medium apples, such as Granny Smith, McIntosh or Golden Delicious 4 cup thawed whipped topping COMBINEdry gelatin mix and cinnamon in 8- to 4-qt. saucepan. Add water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stir- mer 10 to 15 min.or just until apples from liquid; reserveliquid for another use (see Note below) or discard. SERVE apples warm.Or, cool andstore in tightly covered container in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight. Serve each apple topped with 2 Tbsp.of the whipped topping. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired. Makes 4 servings, 1 apple each. Note: After draining the cooked apples, pour the cook- ing liquid evenly into eight dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set for a refreshing snack! Great Substitute: Prepare as directed, using any other flavor of red gelatin. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 100 calories, 2 total fat, 1.5 saturated fat, Omg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 21g sugars, less than lg protein, O%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, O%DVcalcium, 0%DV iron.
