APRICOT-PINEAPPLE SALAD 
LAYER 1:
1 (30 oz.) can apricot halves, chopped
1 (15 1/4 oz.) _ can crushed pineapple
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. orange jello
2 c. hot water
1 c. miniature marshmallows (cut into pieces)

Drain apricots, reserving juice. Drain pineapple reserving 1/2 cup juice. Dissolve jello in hot water; add 1 cup apricot juice and 1/2 cup pineapple juice, stirring well. Add apricots, pineapples and marshmallows. Pour mixture into a 13x9x2 inch dish; chill.

TOPPING:

Remaining apricot juice
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg, beaten
1 env. Dream Whip
Shredded cheddar cheese

Combine first 5 ingredients in small saucepan, stirring well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Let cool completely. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions. Spread over congealed mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Chill. Yield: 18 servings.

 

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