3 layer orange jello salad
This recipe was in a cookbook I got for Christmas in 1974. Whenever we plan a family dinner, my cousin will always say, "And Lane will bring the Orange Jello Salad"! It's not 'diet food' so I save it for special occasions. Could also be used as a dessert.
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 box orange jello
- 1 can 8oz crushed pineapple, drained, save juice
- 1 can 15oz fruit cocktail, in syrup, drained, save juice
- 1 box 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 - 8oz tub cool whip
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 - eggs, well beaten
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups saved fruit juices. add water as needed to make 2 cups.
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped, for garnish
How To Make 3 layer orange jello salad
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Step 1Make jello according to package directions minus 1/4 cup water.
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Step 2Add drained pineapple and fruit cocktail. Mix evenly. Pour in 9x13 glass pan.
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Step 3Put in fridge till set.
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Step 4Next mix softened cream cheese and Cool Whip.
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Step 5Spread over Jello. Put back in fridge.
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Step 6Mix sugar and flour, add eggs, lemon juice and 2 cups saved fruit juices. Add water as needed to make 2 cups.
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Step 7Cook over med high heat, stirring constantly, till thickened, COOL, spread over Cool Whip layer.
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Step 8Garnish with toasted, chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours before serving.
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