Veterans Day Reflections and All-American No-Bake Apple Pie

One of my heroes in every sense of the word, my maternal grandfather, A.D. Woodard who served in the Army during WWII in Europe. 1927-1984 

“All American No-Bake Apple Pie”

 5 medium apples, peeled and sliced

 2 cups water

 1 package (4-serving size) sugar-free JELL-O lemon gelatin

 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon brown sugar

 1 package (4-serving size) sugar-free JELL-O cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix

 1 (8 inch) Keebler reduced-fat graham cracker pie crust

 Optional: 1 cup Cool-Whip Sugar Free whipped topping

In large saucepan, combine sliced apples, 1 1/2 cups water, gelatin, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine dry pudding mix and remaining ¼ cup water. Stir into apple mixture. Cook for 2 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Pour into crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish, if desired, with a dollop of whipped topping before serving. Enjoy!