Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Whenever I invite my big family for dinner, my grandchildren request this favorite fruit salad. My sons have always liked it, too#151;maybe the taste runs in our family! This salad is also good for potluck gatherings. Ingredients:
2 cups boiling water, divided |
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin |
2 cups ice cubes, divided |
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, liquid drained and reserved |
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin |
2 cups miniature marshmallows |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 cup reserved pineapple juice |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 tablespoon butter |
3 large bananas, sliced |
1 cup whipped topping |
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted. Stir in pineapple. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm.
2. Repeat with the orange gelatin, remaining water and ice. Stir in marshmallows. Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until firm.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
4. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
5. Arrange bananas over gelatin. Stir whipped topping into dressing. Spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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