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Heavenly Salad
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
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Servings: 1
OK, this is a longtime family favorite! I tracked it down at a funeral over 20 years ago, so we call it the funeral salad. I change around the flavors of jello or the fruits and create new tastes sometimes- but the original is always the best! Read more ! - I like to add mandarin oranges with the original recipe or in a new combos.
Ingredients:
6 oz lemon jell-o
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups marshmallows, mini
9 oz crushed pineapple, reserve juice
6 oz reserved juice -- add water if needed to make the full amount
2 lg apples, cored, diced, but not peeled
3/4 cup pecan pieces
topping
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 3/4 cup cool whip
Directions:
1. Dissolve jell-o in hot water; when dissolved add marshmallows and stir till melted; remove from heat. Stir into a 13x9 pan and stir in pineapple juice. Chill until partially set.
2. Add remaining ingredients and allow it to completely set.
3. For topping: cook sugar, eggs, and lemon juice over a very low heat; stirring constantly until thick. When cooled, fold in Cool Whip and spread on top of the jell-o mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com