Cherry Apple Salad

1 1/4 cups apple juice — divided
1 package cherry gelatin powder — (4 serving size)
ice cubes
1 cup apple — peeled and chopped
2 medium bananas — sliced
1/4 cup celery — sliced
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup apple juice to a boil. Place the gelatin in a large bowl and stir in the boiling apple juice for 2 minutes, or until completely dissolved. Place the remaining 1/2 c. apple juice in a 1 cup measuring cup and add ice to make 1 cup. Add to the gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining pieces of ice. Stir in the chopped apple, bananas, celery and walnuts. Spoon into individual dessert dishes, a large serving bowl, or individual plastic contiainers with tight-fitting lids. Refrigerate for 2 hours.