1 pkg. (3 oz.) Jello, any flavor
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cold water
2 med. bananas, cut in half
Lemon juice
Shoestring licorice

1. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water and chill until thickened.

2. Place a spoonful of gelatin in each of 3 empty 6 ounce cans.

3. Center the banana halves and spoon remaining gelatin around bananas.

4. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. Dip remaining banana half in lemon juice; set aside for another dessert.

5. Dip each can to the rim in warm water, invert onto platter, puncture bottom and lift off can.

6. Insert piece of licorice in one end of each mold to resemble fire cracker. Makes 3 servings.