This applesauce jello with cinnamon candies is a great condiment to serve alongside a ham or turkey. It's also makes a deliciously light, refreshing holiday dessert.
Red Hot Applesauce Jell-O has a medium glycemic load of 11.2 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.
The primary glycemic load contributors are cinnamon red hot candies (GL 5.7), cherry-flavored gelatin (GL 4.1), applesauce (GL 1.4). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.