CANDY STRAWBERRIES 
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. strawberry flavor gelatin
1 c. ground pecans
1 c. ground coconut
3/4 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Red sugar crystals
Green food color
Slivered almonds

Mix together gelatin, pecans, coconut, condensed (not evaporated) milk, and vanilla. Shape mixture into strawberries; chill at least 1 hour. Roll chilled berries in red sugar crystals. Add green food color to almonds to tint green. Use for leaves and stems of berries. Store in cool place. Makes about 48 strawberries, depending on size or 1 pound 3 ounce.

 

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