MOM'S GELATIN FRUIT SALAD

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My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It makes an appearance every Thanksgiving.-Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
6 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup green grapes, halved
12 maraschino cherries, halved
1/2 cup chopped dates, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in sugar, orange juice and lemon juice; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved., Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until slightly thickened, about 1-1/2 hours. Fold in fruit. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray or a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm. If using a ring mold, unmold onto a serving plate.

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