*1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin
*1 C boiling water
*3/4 C cold water
*2 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
*1 lemon - peeled, seeded and chopped
*3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
*2 C cranberries, coarsely chopped
*1/4 C white sugar
Directions
1. Put dry gelatin into a large bowl.
2. Slowly add boiling water.
3. Stir until the entire dry gelatin has dissolved.
4. Add cold water and stir.
5. Cover and refrigerate.
6. Place all the fruit in a large bowl.
7. Pour sugar over the top of fruit.
8. Do not stir together.
9. Allow fruit to set until gelatin is starting to set.
10. Once gelatin is partially set fold in fruit.
11. Recover and place back into the refrigerator until completely set.
Story
If you like a little lighter fare for dessert, especially during the summer, you'll want to give this gelatin fruit bowl a chance. It's sweet enough for kids to appreciate and fruity enough for the grown ups.
