Apricot Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: N. L. | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful and creamy gelatin-based fruit salad combining apricot, pineapple, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 10 mins | 4 hours | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- 13x9 Pan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 small pkg | Apricot Jell-O | None |
| 2/3 C. | Sugar | None |
| 2/3 C. | Water | None |
| 1 (8 oz) | Cream Cheese | None |
| 2 jars | Strained Apricot Baby Food | None |
| 1 #2 can | Crushed Pineapple | drained |
| 1 lg can | Evaporated Milk | chilled |
| 1/2 C. | Chopped Walnuts | chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Base
- Bring 2 small pkg apricot jell-o, 2/3 C. water, and 2/3 C. sugar to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and dissolve 1 (8 oz) cream cheese in it (off stove).
- Add 2 jars strained apricot baby food and 1 #2 can crushed pineapple, then let cool completely.
Step 2: Whipping and Assembling
- Beat 1 lg can evaporated milk until stiff.
- Fold the cooled apricot mixture into the whipped milk.
- Pour into a 13x9 pan and sprinkle with 1/2 C. chopped walnuts on top. Chill until firm.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set before serving.
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