APRICOT CHEESE DELIGHT (ORANGE SALAD)

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I have been eating this since childhood and love it! "Cooking time" includes chilling time and is estimated. I normally make this the day before I need it.

Provided by South Carolina Girl

Categories     Fruit

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 ounces canned apricots, chopped with juice
20 ounces crushed canned pineapple
6 ounces orange Jello gelatin
2 cups hot water
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces Cool Whip
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and save the juice for topping.
  • Dissolve Jello in the 2 cups of hot water.
  • Fold in apricots (with juice), drained pineapple, and marshmallows. Chill until firm.
  • To make the topping, combine sugar and flour in a saucepan.
  • Blend in egg and butter.
  • Add pineapple juice, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Cool thoroughly.
  • Fold in whipped cream, and spread topping over congealed salad.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese, and chill.

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