MINTED PINEAPPLE SALAD 
1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 c. water
1/2 c. mint flavored apple jelly
1 c. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. mint extract
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 c. flaked coconut
Few drops green food coloring

Drain pineapple; reserve syrup. Soften gelatin in water. Combine pineapple syrup and jelly in saucepan and heat until boiling; stirring constantly to melt jelly. Remove from heat and add softened gelatin, stir until gelatin is dissolved.

Combine evaporated milk, mint extract, food coloring, lemon juice, and lemon peel to gelatin mixture. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in coconut and drained pineapple. Turn into a lightly oiled 6-cup mold; chill until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

 

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