Cherry Pineapple Delight
Make this gelatin dessert anytime of the year using canned oranges and pineapple.
contains meat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups water (boiling)
- 1 package gelatin, 3 ounces
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 can pineapple chunks, 20 ounces (in juice, not drained)
- 2 cans mandarin oranges, 11 ounces (in light syrup, drained)
- 16 ice cubes (large)
Steps
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Pour boiling water into a large bowl. Add the gelatin and cinnamon to boiling water. Stir for at least 2 minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Add enough ice (or cold water) to the juice to measure 1 1/2 cups. Add the gelatin mixture and stir until the ice is completely melted.
- Refrigerate for about 45 minutes or until the gelatin is slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg white).
- Reserve 1/4 cup each of the pineapple and orange. Add remaining pineapple and oranges to the gelatin. Pour into 1 1/2 quart serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Garnish with reserved pineapple and oranges.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 88 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.0 g |
| Fat | 0.0 g |
| Carbs | 22.0 g |
| Fiber | 1.0 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)