Apricot Gelatin Delight

Ingredients

1 can (30 ounce) apricot halves 1 can (15 1/4 ounce) crushed pineapple 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange-flavored gelatin 2 cups hot water 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows

Topping

1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1 Roberts Egg, beaten 1 cup reserved fruit juice 2 tablespoons Roberts Butter 1 cup Roberts Whipping Cream, whipped 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Drain fruits, reserving liquid (quarter apricots, if desired); chill. Dissolve gelatin in hot water; add 1 cup reserved fruit liquid; chill slightly. Fold fruits and marshmallows into gelatin mixture; turn into an 11 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish. Chill until firm.

Topping

Combine sugar and flour; blend in egg. Gradually add reserved juice. Cook over low heat until mixture starts to thicken, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Cool. Fold in whipped cream and spread over gelatin. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

Recipe Contributed By: Mrs. Bart McEvoy Omaha, Nebraska

Yield: 12 to 15 servings

Special note: we no longer distribute eggs or margarine, but have left the recipes as originally printed to maintain their integrity.