In a saucepan bring apple cider or juice to boiling. Dissolve gelatin in boiling
cider.
Drain cherries, reserving syrup. Halve cherries and set aside.
Add enough water to reserved syrup to measure 1 1/2 cups liquid. Stir in gelatin.
Set aside two cups of gelatin mixture. Keep at room temperature.
Chill remaining gelatin until partially set.
Fold cherries, celery and walnuts into partially set gelatin. Pour into 6 1/2-cup
ring mold. Chill until almost firm.
Gradually add reserved gelatin to softened cream cheese, beating until smooth.
Stir in applesauce. Spoon cream cheese mixture over cherry layer in mold.