1 pkg. lemon Jello
1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. ginger ale
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. broken pecans
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 or 2 apples, chopped

Dissolve Jello with hot water. Cool, add ginger ale. Chill until syrupy, then add dates, apples, pecans and celery. Pour into mold. Chill until firm. Serves 8-10.

I've used this recipe for Thanksgiving for about 30 years. It can be made the day before using.