Name: Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water, divided -; 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin -; 2 cups ice cubes, divided -; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, liquid drained and reserved -; 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin -; 2 cups miniature marshmallows -; 1/2 cup sugar -; 2 tablespoons cornstarch -; 1 cup reserved pineapple juice -; 1 large egg, lightly beaten -; 1 tablespoon butter -; 3 large bananas, sliced -; 1 cup whipped topping -; 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese -

Recipe information

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad

1. 2 cups boiling water, divided -

2. 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin -

3. 2 cups ice cubes, divided -

4. 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, liquid drained and reserved -

5. 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin -

6. 2 cups miniature marshmallows -

7. 1/2 cup sugar -

8. 2 tablespoons cornstarch -

9. 1 cup reserved pineapple juice -

10. 1 large egg, lightly beaten -

11. 1 tablespoon butter -

12. 3 large bananas, sliced -

13. 1 cup whipped topping -

14. 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad

1. Stage

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted. Stir in pineapple. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm.

2. Stage

Repeat with the orange gelatin, remaining water and ice. Stir in marshmallows. Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until firm.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

4. Stage

Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

5. Stage

Arrange bananas over gelatin. Stir whipped topping into dressing. Spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese.