1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime gelatin
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. pear juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (1 lb.) can pears
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. whipped topping (or whipped cream)

Dissolve gelatin in hot water; add pear juice and vanilla; chill until partially set. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Mash pears and add; fold in whipped topping. Pour into mold and chill until set. May add drained, halved maraschino cherries (dry with paper towel) for a colorful Christmas salad. 8 to 10 servings.