mandarin orange jello salad

Wen, WA
Updated on Nov 18, 2012

My cousin shared this recipe with me years ago, and it's always been a favorite. It's as pretty on the plate as it is refreshing. Better made the night before.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
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Ingredients

  • 1 package lemon gelatin
  • 1 package orange gelatin
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 - diced bananas
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice for topping)
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 or 2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour

How To Make mandarin orange jello salad

  • Step 1
    Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add 1 1/2 cups cold water. When gelatin has thickened, but not set, add bananas and crushed pineapple.
  • Step 2
    Fold in marshmallows and oranges. Pour into 9" X 13" pan and return to refrigerator.
  • Step 3
    After gelatin is set: Cook 2 tbsp flour, 1 egg slightly beaten, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 cup pineapple juice. Cook until thickened. Add 2 tbsp butter.
  • Step 4
    After this mixture is cold, add 1 cup whipping cream (whipped with juice of one lemon).
  • Step 5
    Spread over top of gelatin, and keep chilled.

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