Holiday Fruits
& Nut Mold
- 2 cups boiling water
1 (6-ounce) package cranberry gelatin
1 1/4 cups cold lemon-lime soda pop
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1/3 cup currants or golden raisins
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped nuts, toasted
- In a large bowl, stir
boiling water with dry gelatin until completely dissolved. Stir
in lemon-lime soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Refrigerate
until thickened, but not firm, about 1 1/2 hours
- Stir in fruits and nuts
and spoon into a greased 5-cup mold.
- Refrigerate until firm,
about 4 hours. Unmold onto serving plate.
Makes 10 servings.
*To toast nuts, place in
a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to
15 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Cool.