Marvelous Melon Recipe

Marvelous Melon Recipe
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Rating

87% would make again

"Kids love these cantaloupe wedges filled with fruit-flavored gelatin and fresh strawberries. Even guests are impressed with this colorful dish," says Jillian Surman of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. "For different looks, I experiment with other combinations of melons, gelatin and fruit."

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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1 large cantaloupe
  • 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry banana gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

  • Cut melon in half lengthwise from bud to stem end; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each half so melon sits level; pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in applesauce and strawberries. Pour into melon halves (discard any remaining gelatin mixture or save for another use).
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, slice each melon half into three wedges. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 72 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 21 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Marvelous Melon published in Light & Tasty April/May 2003, p8

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Marvelous Melon Recipe

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Reviewed on May. 25, 2009 by maggiejensen

This was an easy recipe and has a beautiful presentation; however, my family didn't like the texture of the jello made with applesauce. If I make it again, I'll make the jello with the jiggler recipe and see how that holds up.

Reviewed on May. 24, 2009 by HelenGrayson

I did this recipe. It made a nice presentation and was very good to the taste. Thank you. Another one I tried and liked and have made many times since was the crushed pineapple with jello (hot) then add kool whip and cottage cheese when cool. Delicious and quick!

Reviewed on May. 21, 2009 by nana2boys

I made these today and they were great. I did scoop out some of the melon to have more room for the jello and when set I cut them in 4 slices each. Plan to take it to a church picnic. I cut each slice in half again and it held up fine, so I can get 16 servings out of one good sized melon. nana2boys

Reviewed on May. 15, 2009 by rickswife

Would it be possible to use sugar free gelatin?

Reviewed on May. 15, 2009 by marge blazey

Made this for my therapy group and they were delighted with it. Thank you for the great recipe.

Reviewed on May. 14, 2009 by Zena1

Made this for Mother's Day. Was a very nice refreshing dessert. Everyone loved the colors & taste of the combination. Thanks again for the great recipes. Zena

Reviewed on May. 14, 2009 by ktr1122

Made this for dessert the other night. Not only was it easy, but tasty and attractive. Will be making this for dessert on those warm summer nights.

Reviewed on May. 14, 2009 by Msloret

Not bad just make sure when cutting it in half to cut it straight otherwise it will tilt and the jello will go all over your shelf in you refridgerator

Reviewed on May. 14, 2009 by ldanzeisen

I made this last weekend for our family dinner-everyone raved about them! I'm sure it will be a request again and again. The kids, ages 2-11 all loved it. It is so simple and soooooo good.

Reviewed on May. 14, 2009 by MADELINEW

High School senior granddaughter liked it so much she's asked that I provide "a cooler full of slices" for guests at her graduation cookout party next month. Now *that's* a genuine complement!

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