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

Remember the pretty molded gelatin salads yourwater to measure 1/2 cup. Chill until partially
mother or aunts used to bring to the big familythickened. Fold in the pineapple chunks. Pour mixture
meals?  Sometimes they looked almost too prettyinto a 2-quart serving bowl; chill until almost set.
to eat.  Here are three recipes  for gelatin salads3-oz pkg lemon gelatin
from family recipe files.  The Lime Cucumber Gelatin1 cup boiling water
Salad has a bit of a kick from horseradish.  The 70s1 cup whipped cream or topping
Cheery Fruit Mold pairs fruit with lemon and lime1/2 cup Kraft real mayonnaise
gelatins and the Applesauce Gelatin Mold uses the oldDissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water; cool. Combine
cinnamon "red hot" candies.the whipped cream and mayonnaise; gradually add in
LIME CUCUMBER GELATIN SALADthe lemon gelatin mixture. Chill until partially thickened.
This recipe is from an old childhood acquaintance.Pour over the lime layer. Chill until almost set.
1 pkg (2.75-oz) lime gelatinAPPLESAUCE GELATIN MOLD
1 cup hot water1/2 cup red hot cinnamon candies
1 tbsp vinegar1 cup water
1 tbsp horseradish6-oz pkg raspberry gelatin
1 cup salad dressing (mayo-type)15-oz can applesauce
1 cup grated cucumber2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp grated onionIn a small saucepan, cook the candies in water,
Dissolve gelatin in hot water, allow to cool and addstirring frequently, until melted. Empty gelatin into a
vinegar, salad dressing and horseradish. Refrigeratebowl and add the candy water; stir until gelatin is
and when slightly thickened, stir in the cucumber andcompletely dissolved. Stir in the applesauce and
onion. Chill until set.vinegar. Pour mixture into a 6-cup gelatin mold and
THE 70s CHEERY FRUIT MOLDrefrigerate until firm. To serve, remove from mold
8 1/4-oz can pineapple chunksonto a serving plate and top with mayonnaise type
3-oz pkg lime flavored gelatinsalad dressing, if desired.
1 cup boiling waterOption: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top of the
Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Dissolve lime gelatinsalad dressing.
in the boiling water. Add syrup and enough coldEnjoy!