GRANDMA'S GELATIN FRUIT SALAD 
2 c. boiling water, divided
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon flavored gelatin
2 c. ice cubes, divided
1 (3 oz.) pkg. orange flavored gelatin
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, liquid drained & reserved
2 c. miniature marshmallows
3 lg. bananas, sliced
1/2 c. finely shredded cheddar cheese

COOKED SALAD DRESSING:

1 c. reserved pineapple juice
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. whipped topping

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted. Add pineapple. Pour into 13"x9"x2" baking pan; refrigerated until set. Repeat with orange gelatin, remaining water and ice. Stir in marshmallows. Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until set. For dressing, combine pineapple juice, sugar, egg, cornstarch and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next day, arrange bananas over gelatin. Combine dressing with whipped topping; spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 12 to 15 servings.

 

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