Apricot-Orange Gelatin Salad

Health score
1%
Apricot-Orange Gelatin Salad
45 min.
12
375kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and visually stunning side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack to impress your guests? Look no further! This Apricot-Orange Gelatin Salad is the perfect addition to any table. With its vibrant colors and delightful combination of flavors, it's no wonder this dish is a favorite among many.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious recipe that serves 12. Each serving contains only 375 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. This dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, thanks to the beautiful interplay of colors from the apricots, orange-flavored Jell-O® mix, and other ingredients.

The recipe calls for a variety of ingredients that you might already have in your pantry, such as apricot halves, crushed pineapple, shredded Colby longhorn cheese, and miniature marshmallows. You'll also need some common kitchen equipment, like a frying pan, saucepan, and mixing bowl.

With its balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this Apricot-Orange Gelatin Salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a formal event, this dish is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So why not give it a try and see for yourself why it's a beloved classic?

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce apricots with juice reserved drained canned
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 16 ounce pineapple with juice reserved crushed drained canned
  • 0.5 cup colby cheese shredded
  •  eggs beaten
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup marshmallows miniature
  • 12 ounce orange gelatin orange flavored
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • cups water hot
  • cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Drain and reserve syrup from apricots and pineapple.
  2. Add water to equal 2 1/2 cups.
  3. In a mixing bowl, dissolve the gelatin in hot water. Stir in 1 1/2 cups reserved fruit syrup, set aside to cool.
  4. To the gelatin mixture, add the apricots, pineapple, nuts and marshmallows. Stir to combine, pour into a lightly oiled 9x13 inch pan and chill until firm.
  5. In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, flour, egg, remaining fruit syrup and butter.
  6. Heat and stir constantly until thickened. Refrigerate until chilled.
  7. Whip cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chilled custard mixture.
  8. Spread over gelatin, refrigerate, and sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories375kcal
Protein6.43%
Fat33.73%
Carbs59.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.44
Glycemic Load
16.13
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.1869565766791%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Catechin
1.3mg
Epicatechin
1.68mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Quercetin
0.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:374.9kcal
18.75%
Fat:14.6g
22.47%
Saturated Fat:7.3g
45.65%
Carbohydrates:58.29g
19.43%
Net Carbohydrates:56.71g
20.62%
Sugar:52.84g
58.72%
Cholesterol:46.29mg
15.43%
Sodium:197.23mg
8.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.26g
12.53%
Vitamin A:1126.72IU
22.53%
Phosphorus:114.45mg
11.45%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.63%
Copper:0.2mg
10.02%
Vitamin C:7.28mg
8.82%
Selenium:5.67µg
8.1%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.59%
Calcium:71.42mg
7.14%
Fiber:1.58g
6.33%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.85%
Potassium:196.13mg
5.6%
Magnesium:21.68mg
5.42%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.62%
Folate:17.76µg
4.44%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.66%
Iron:0.65mg
3.63%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.82%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.56%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.46%
Vitamin K:2.53µg
2.41%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.9%
Source:Allrecipes