Fruity Orange Gelatin

Name: Fruity Orange Gelatin
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin; 2 cups boiling water; 2 cups orange sherbet; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Pineapple and oranges add sweet fruit flavor to this attractive salad from Esther Miller of Holmesville, Ohio. "The addition of sherbet makes this gelatin especially refreshing," she adds. "It's quick to prepare ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until serving."

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups orange sherbet
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. stir in sherbet until melted. stir in pineapple and oranges. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 77 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Fruity Orange Gelatin in Quick Cooking September/October 1998

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puppylove_214

Feb 26, 2009

I was very diappointed in this recipe in that I made it the night before and it was still soupy the next morning.
sandra stevens

Feb 24, 2009

I have this recipe but mine also has 1 cup heavy cream (whipped) added, after gelatin is partially set.