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Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c boiling water, divided
1 pkg (3 oz) lemon gelatin
2 c ice cubes, divided
1 pkg (3 oz) orange gelatin
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, liquid drained & reserved
2 c min marshmallows
3 large bananas, sliced
1/2 c finely shredded cheddar cheese
Cooked salad dressing
1 c reserved pineapple juice
1/2 c sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 T cornstarch
1 T butter or marg
1 c whipped topping
Directions:
Directions:
Combine 1 c water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 c ice cubes, stirring until melted. Add pineapple. Pour into a 13 x 9 in baking pan and refrigerate until set.
Repeat with orange gelatin. Stir in marshmallows.
Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until set.
For dressing combine pineapple juice, sugar, egg, cornstarch and butter in saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, arrange bananas over gelatin. Combine dressing with whipped topping and spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12-15
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was a "Golden Oldie" recipe Mom had clipped, but it's similar to the orange jello salad she served.

 

 

 

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