Best Apricot Orange Gelatin Salad Recipes

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APRICOT-ORANGE GELATIN SALAD



Apricot-Orange Gelatin Salad image

My Step-mom gave me this recipe about 20 years ago and we have incorporated it into our holiday traditions ever since! It may seem strange to put cheese on this, but it really does cut the sweetness enough to serve it with dinner.

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained with juice reserved
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
2 (6 ounce) packages orange flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups hot water
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded Colby longhorn cheese

Steps:

  • Drain and reserve syrup from apricots and pineapple. Add water to equal 2 1/2 cups.
  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve the gelatin in hot water. Stir in 1 1/2 cups reserved fruit syrup, set aside to cool.
  • To the gelatin mixture, add the apricots, pineapple, nuts and marshmallows. Stir to combine, pour into a lightly oiled 9x13 inch pan and chill until firm.
  • In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, flour, egg, remaining fruit syrup and butter. Heat and stir constantly until thickened. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Whip cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chilled custard mixture. Spread over gelatin, refrigerate, and sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 165.7 mg, Sugar 48.8 g

APRICOT ORANGE GELATIN SALAD



Apricot Orange Gelatin Salad image

This delicious salad adds color to any table with its combination of fruity-fizzy ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (16 ounces each) apricot halves
Dash salt
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup lemon-lime soda

Steps:

  • Drain apricots, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice; set apricots aside. In a small saucepan, bring apricot juice and salt to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; add gelatin, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. , In a blender, combine the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and reserved apricots; cover and process until smooth. Add to gelatin mixture along with soda; mix well. Pour into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Unmold and transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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