Missouri Peach and Applesauce Salad

1. In a saucepan, bring soda to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add applesauce. Chill until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. In a mixing bowl, whip cream with sugar, nutmeg and vanilla until stiff. Fold into gelatin mixture along with the peaches. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. glass bowl. Chill until firm. Garnish with grapes and mint if desired.

Yield: 8 servings