Moms Molded Fruit Salad Food

MOLDED CRANBERRY-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 tablespoon cold water; let stand 1 minute. Add boiling water and raspberry gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining cold water. Refrigerate until thickened, about 45 minutes., Pulse 2-1/3 cups cranberries, apples and orange in a food processor until chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in sugar. Stir fruit mixture into thickened gelatin. Fold in walnuts, celery and remaining whole cranberries., Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan, an 8-cup ring mold or two 4-cup molds with cooking spray; pour in gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until firm. Unmold onto a platter.

CREAMY FRUIT MOLD

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and gelatin. Add water, stir until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour, stirring frequently. Add mayonnaise; whisk until smooth. Stir in fruit and pecans. Pour into a 1-qt. mold that has been coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD WITH COOKED DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the flour & sugar together. Beat eggs until light, and whisk in flour & sugar.
• Drain a can of pineapple tidbits into a 2-cup measure, add the lemon and orange juices, and pour in enough vinegar to make 1-1/4 cups total liquid.
• Add to the egg mixture. Cook in double boiler, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Chill thorougly, then fold in whipped cream.
• Fold into your mixed fruit--you really can use whatever fruit you have on hand. I've added mango, pears, starfruit, kiwi, and I can't remember what all!
• Chill and enjoy!

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain fruit and place in mix bowl.
• Stir in marshmallows and sour cream.
• Chill and serve.
• Can add nuts or coconut if desired.

MOLDED CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine reserved pineapple juice, cranberry juice cocktail and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat. Add gelatin, stirring until it is completely dissolved. Break up cranberry sauce with a fork. Stir into gelatin mixture.
• Refrigerate until mixture begins to set. Stir in pineapple and celery. Pour into a 4-cup mold.
• Chill until firm.

MOM'S WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Place apples, celery, and nuts in a large bowl.
• Mix together cream and Miracle Whip.
• Add cider, sugar, salt and pepper to cream mixture.
• Pour over apples and mix well.
• Chill until serving time.