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    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares

    Dec 15, 2016(updated Jun 16, 2020)

    By Michelle Weiner

    These "Delight Squares" are perfect for parties where there will be a ton of kids!
    4.5 from 4 votes
    Prep Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 hours hours
    Total Time 7 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares - These delightful bites are super easy to make and perfect for kids - cupofzest.com

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    Easy, inexpensive, and delightful. Those are three things I love in a dessert and these Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares won’t disappoint!

    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares - These delightful bites are super easy to make and perfect for kids - cupofzest.com

    A MOUTHFUL OF DELIGHT

    Looking thru the “Homemade Candies” section of the 1956 edition of the Good Housekeeping Cook Book is so much fun. There are tons of decadent, easy, sweet recipes with silly little names like “Ting-A-Lings,” “Peanut Chipperoos,” and”Delight Squares.”

    Delight Squares - This vintage recipe from the 1956 edition of the Good Housekeeping Cook Book is quite delicious! Check out cupofzest.com for my recreation!

    Let’s talk about the “Delight Squares.” When I first saw the easy recipe, the name intrigued me, but it seemed pretty boring. What’s so interesting about eating applesauce in a solid form.

    I made these Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares (I changed the name from Delight Squares to be a little more descriptive) just for fun, and to my surprise, I was delighted. When you bite into one of these squares you get a juicy refreshing bite of applesauce. It feels a little classier than eating the stuff with a spoon.

    KIDS WILL LOVE THEM

    Knowing you, whenever you are invited to a party you always want to be a fantastic guest. Well, what do you bring when you are heading to a party with a ton of kids?  Make these! Kids will love them (make sure they are not vegetarians or vegans…gelatin is not their friend).

    They are just like Jell-O Jigglers, but can be a much healthier option especially if you use an unsweetened applesauce. That way you won’t have a ton of kids running around with a crazy sugar rush!

    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares - These delightful bites are super easy to make and perfect for kids - cupofzest.com

     

    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares - These delightful bites are super easy to make and perfect for kids - cupofzest.com

    So Tell me, are you going to make these cute little squares?!?! If you do, post them on your insta and tag me!

    TWO-INGREDIENT APPLESAUCE SQUARES RECIPE TIPS

    -Use any type of applesauce you want! If you want something healthier, use an organic unsweetened brand!

    -Never used gelatin granules before? The awesome people at The Kitchen have 5 Tips for Working with Gelatin for you!

    -If you like, cut these into shapes using cute cookie cutters!

     

    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares - These delightful bites are super easy to make and perfect for kids - cupofzest.com
    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares - These delightful bites are super easy to make and perfect for kids - cupofzest.com

    Recipe

    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares - These delightful bites are super easy to make and perfect for kids - cupofzest.com

    1950’s Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares

    These "Delight Squares" are perfect for parties where there will be a ton of kids!
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    Author: Michelle Weiner
    Prep Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours hours
    Total Time: 7 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Makes: 64 squares

    Ingredients

    • 2 packets unflavored Knox gelatin packs
    • 2 cups applesauce sweetened or unsweetened

    Instructions

    • Heat applesauce over medium heat until it begins to boil, about 5 minutes.
    • While heating applesauce, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup cold water to bloom. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
    • Once applesauce had begun to boil, remove from heat. Add gelatin and stir to dissolve.
    • Pour into a 10-inch square pan lined with wax paper and refrigerate 2 hours.
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    Notes

    Recipe from the 1956 edition of the Good Housekeeping Cook Book.
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    1. Autumn G Demura says

      March 25, 2023 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      These are great. I used my unsweetened homemade applesauce. They disappeared. Yum.

      Right now I'm trying it with my applesauce and adding cinnamon and ½ sugar. So much fun. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Michelle Weiner says

        April 01, 2023 at 5:06 pm

        YAY! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Autumn! The addition of cinnamon sounds wonderful and thank you for making it and leaving a comment! It brings me so much joy and helps future party food crew members find my recipes!

        Reply
    2. Brianna says

      September 06, 2022 at 8:36 am

      4 stars
      I made this based on a youtube recipe. He called it a cake. It required less gelatin and he uses stevia. But i should try this one, except use stevia. Trying to lose weight.

      Reply
      • Brianna says

        September 06, 2022 at 8:37 am

        4 stars
        It requred less applesauce not less gelatin.

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      • Michelle Weiner says

        September 13, 2022 at 3:30 pm

        Thanks for sharing, I hope you like it! I've never tried it with stevia btw, so fingers crossed it works well!

        Reply
    3. Derek | Dad With A Pan says

      December 27, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Its always interesting to see these vintage recipes and what they came up with. Hows the consistency? Is it like a thick jello?

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 28, 2016 at 12:14 pm

        Derek, you are spot on. The consistency is like a thick jello. It definitely isn't smooth like jello though, since the applesauce has some texture to it to start with.

        Reply
    4. Michelle Blackwood says

      December 25, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      It is so nice to see a vintage recipe. So simple without artificial colors!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 27, 2016 at 5:53 pm

        Thanks! Vintage recipes are so fun to make!

        Reply
    5. Amy says

      December 24, 2016 at 7:01 am

      I love vintage recipes like this! In fact, I just posted my husband's grandma's toffee recipe with a pic of her clipping from a 1962 newspaper the other day so it was fun to see your scan of the original version of this on here! These sound fun!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 27, 2016 at 5:52 pm

        That is so cool! I will have to check out your toffee recipe!

        Reply
    6. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

      December 23, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Soooo easy!! The possibilities are endless....

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 27, 2016 at 5:52 pm

        So many fun variations!

        Reply
    7. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

      December 23, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      I've never been a huge fan of applesauce; however, you have my attention with these. They don't look like applesauce AT ALL. They look and sound really good. You may have just changed my mind. 🙂

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 27, 2016 at 5:51 pm

        Yay! I hope I did change your mind and you get a chance to make these 🙂

        Reply
    8. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

      December 23, 2016 at 6:47 am

      Such a fun way to get inspiration. I think I might need to start digging into the Good housekeeping archives. As for these little applesauce jigglers. . .how fun are they? I would have never guessed that they started off as boring, old applesauce. Such a great way to get the kiddos to eat healthy.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 27, 2016 at 5:51 pm

        Digging thru vintage cookbooks has been such a fun adventure! You definitely should do it!

        Reply
    9. Katrin says

      December 23, 2016 at 4:36 am

      This is such a brilliant idea and so simple! My kids would love this recipe, I'll definitely have to make it. The 50s rock!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 27, 2016 at 5:50 pm

        Thanks Katrin! The recipes from the 1950's are so creative and fun! I hope you do get a chance to make these for your kids 🙂

        Reply
    10. Zach says

      December 22, 2016 at 4:12 am

      These look really cool! I've never heard of them before. They would be great for a holiday party. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 22, 2016 at 4:08 pm

        They are great for a holiday party, especially where there are kids! Happy Holidays to you as well!

        Reply
    11. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      December 21, 2016 at 7:37 am

      These look very interesting. I love looking at old cookbooks too. It is amazing what you find in there. Happy Holidays.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 21, 2016 at 8:23 am

        Happy Holidays to you Gloria! There are some odd recipes in vintage cookbooks 🙂

        Reply
    12. Tanya@myforkinglife.com says

      December 21, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Love this idea and I love your photo! My daughter would love this!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 21, 2016 at 8:22 am

        Thank you! I'm sure your daughter would love it! If she likes cinnamon you could also use cinnamon applesauce or just add any spices to your regular applesauce. <3

        Reply
    13. Michelle @ Brown Butter and Biscuits says

      December 21, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Wow this is such a unique idea! Perfect for apple lovers! And I always love a simple, few ingredient recipe!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 21, 2016 at 8:21 am

        Me too! This is the easiest vintage recipe I've come across yet and it is delicious!

        Reply
    14. Chrissy says

      December 21, 2016 at 3:08 am

      Very cool and interesting recipe. Going to have to try this out

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 21, 2016 at 8:21 am

        Thank you! Let me know how it goes when you make it!

        Reply
    15. Elizabeth says

      December 21, 2016 at 2:01 am

      What an intriguing recipe! Who would have thought. I have to try this out on my children - how many grams of powdered gelatin are in a pack for us UK readers? 🙂

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 21, 2016 at 8:21 am

        I think your children will love it and please let me know if you make them! As for the weight of a packet, you should use 7g of powdered gelatin. Hope that helps!

        Reply

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