Fruit Parfaits Recipe

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These parfaits are a refreshing fruity treat, and you can use whatever flavor of gelatin you like. Because it calls for canned fruit, you can rely on it as a tasty dessert anytime of year.—Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee

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Fruit Parfaits Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
8 ice cubes (1-1/2 cups crushed ice)

Directions

Drain fruit cocktail, reserving syrup. Divide fruit among four parfait glasses and set aside. Add water to the syrup to measure 3/4 cup; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Place gelatin in a blender; carefully add syrup. Cover and blend on low until gelatin is dissolved, about 30 seconds. Add ice; cover and blend until dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One 1/2-cup serving (prepared with reduced-sugar fruit cocktail and sugar-free gelatin) equals 69 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Fruit Parfaits in Taste of Home April/May 1998, p9

Gelatin Parfaits

Here's a fun twist on layered gelatin served in parfait glasses: Pour the first layer into the glasses, then tilt the glasses in the refrigerator while the gelatin sets. To do this, carefully lean the glasses against the side of the fridge and support the bases with a rolled towel. Once the first layer is firm, add the next layer and stand the glasses upright while it sets. This is an easy way to make your parfaits look impressive. —Mrs. Saburo Aburano, Ann Arbor, Michigan