How to Make Old Fashion Gelatin Salads - Lime Cucumber, Cheery Fruit Mold, Applesauce Gelatin Mold

Remember the pretty molded gelatin salads yourthe whipped cream and mayonnaise; gradually add in
mother or aunts used to bring to the big familythe lemon gelatin mixture. Chill until partially thickened.
meals? Sometimes they looked almost too pretty toPour over the lime layer. Chill until set.
eat. Here are three recipes for gelatin salads fromAPPLESAUCE GELATIN MOLD
family recipe files. The Lime Cucumber Salad has a bit8 1/4-oz can pineapple chunks
of a kick from horseradish. The 70s Cheery Fruit3-oz pkg lime flavored gelatin
Mold pairs fruit with lemon and lime gelatins and the1 cup boiling water
Applesauce Salad uses little cinnamon "red-hot"Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Dissolve lime gelatin
candies. Go back in time and share one of thesein the boiling water. Add syrup and enough cold
oldies with your family and friends.water to measure 1/2 cup. Chill until partially
LIME CUCUMBER GELATIN SALADthickened. Fold in the pineapple chunks. Pour mixture
This recipe is from an old childhood acquaintance.into a 2-quart serving bowl; chill until almost set.
1 pkg (2.75-oz) lime gelatin3-oz pkg lemon gelatin
1 cup hot water1 cup boiling water
1 tbsp vinegar1 cup whipped cream or topping
1 tbsp horseradish1/2 cup Kraft real mayonnaise
1 cup salad dressing (mayo-type)Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water; cool. Combine
1 cup grated cucumberthe whipped cream and mayonnaise; gradually add in
1 tbsp grated onionthe lemon gelatin mixture. Chill until partially thickened.
Dissolve gelatin in hot water, allow to cool and addPour over the lime layer. Chill until set.
vinegar, salad dressing and horseradish. RefrigerateAPPLESAUCE GELATIN SALAD
and when slightly thickened, stir in the cucumber and1/2 cup red hot cinnamon candies
onion. Chill until set.1 cup water
THE 70s CHEERY FRUIT MOLD6-oz pkg raspberry gelatin
8 1/4-oz can pineapple chunks15-oz can applesauce
3-oz pkg lime flavored gelatin2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 cup boiling waterIn a small saucepan, cook the candies in water,
Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Dissolve lime gelatinstirring frequently, until melted. Empty gelatin into a
in the boiling water. Add syrup and enough coldbowl and add the candy water; stir until gelatin is
water to measure 1/2 cup. Chill until partiallycompletely dissolved. Stir in the applesauce and
thickened. Fold in the pineapple chunks. Pour mixturevinegar. Pour mixture into a 6-cup gelatin mold and
into a 2-quart serving bowl; chill until almost set.refrigerate until firm. To serve, remove from mold
3-oz pkg lemon gelatinonto a serving plate and top with mayonnaise type
1 cup boiling watersalad dressing, if desired.
1 cup whipped cream or toppingOption: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top of the
1/2 cup Kraft real mayonnaisesalad dressing.
Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water; cool. CombineEnjoy!