Limeade Gel Recipes

LIME GELATIN SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix. Stir until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and lime gelatin until smooth. Mix in the cooled pineapple. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a pretty crystal bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

LIMEADE GEL

Steps:

• Stir together sugar and 1 cup water in small saucepan. Heat over medium flame and simmer until the sugar is welldissolved. Sprinkle gelatin over, stir, let sit 2 minutes, and stir again. Add lime juice and cold water, and food coloring if using, stir, and pour into 8 by 8-inch pan. Refrigerate until firm, 4 to 6 hours, and cut into cubes.
• These citrus gels need extra gelatin to compensate for their acidity, which weakens setting.

LIMEADE PIE

Steps:

• Mix limeade (may substitute lemonade concentrate) and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Fold in nondairy whipped topping. Pour filling into graham cracker crust. Chill 2 to 3 hours.

PERFECTION SALAD- GRANDMA'S VERSION

Steps:

• 1. Combine the 2 packages of lime Jell-O with 4 cups of hot water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Immediately add vegetables and well drained pineapple. Pour mixture into a mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until mixture has set (about 2 or 3 hours).
• 2. Prepare the lemon Jell-O package following directions on package. Pour over the first mixture after it has set. Refrigerate the salad for several hours more or overnight. Unmold by dipping into hot water for 10 seconds.
• 3. OPTIONAL: Serve with a sauce made of 1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip thinned with 1-2 tablespoons milk, and sweetened with 1-2 tablespoons sugar. mix well until sugar is dissolved. Adjust amounts of milk and sugar to your taste. Spoon over salad as it is served.