Spiced Applesauce Ornaments I (non-edible) Ingredients

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin
• 2 ounces ground cinnamon
• 1 1/3 cups cornstarch (starting with 1/3 cup and add as needed)
• 3 tablespoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe

• 1 combine applesauce and gelatin in small saucepan and let stand for 3 minutes. heat over medium heat stirring constantly just until simmering.
• 2 combine cinnamon, cornstarch (starting with 1/3 cup and add as you need to form a dough to roll), cloves and lemon zest in separate bowl. stir in applesauce mixture.
• 3 turn out onto counter and knead a few turns. divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap or place in a zip lock bag. use within 30 minutes. roll dough between sheets of plastic wrap or a dusted (with cinnamon or flour) surface and rolling pin to a 1/4-inch thickness. cut out ornaments using 2-inch cookie cutters. use a straw or plain pastry tip to cut out holes for ribbon to hang. dry on wire rack overnight turning occasionally. can take several days depending on humidity.
• 4 re-roll scraps and repeat cutting and drying as directed.
• 5 have fun and get the kiddies involved!