APRICOT-JELLO-FLUFF

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This is a recipe from my late Great-Aunt Mary. She was a country cook, farm wife & school teacher. She was a busy lady. I like salads like this, any time of the year. Chill time not included in prep time.

Provided by Sharon Colyer @Cmom02

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large or 2 small boxes of apricot jello (if you can't find, get orange) regular or sugar free
1 cup(s) boiling water
1 large can mandarin oranges, reserve liquid
3/4 cup(s) liquid from mandarin oranges, if short on liquid, add water or orange juice to make up the difference
1 large jar apricot junior baby food
2 cup(s) (1 pint) whipped topping (like cool whip) regular, reduced fat, or sugar free

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup boiling water w/gelatin, to dissolve. Drain liquid from oranges, & add 3/4 cup liquid from Mandarin oranges to gelatin. (If short on liquid, add water or orange juice to make up the difference.) Mix well.
  • Put gelatin mixture in refrigerator. When slightly set, whip with a fork. Add baby food apricots & whipped topping. Whip with fork again. Gently fold in Mandarin oranges.
  • Pour into serving bowl or a mold and refrigerate, at least 2 hours to overnight.

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