A delicious salad, or even a dessert if you substitute vanilla yogurt for the sour cream.
What You Need:
2 (3 oz.) boxes apricot gelatin
2 C boiling water
2 C sour cream, divided
4 t lemon peel, grated and divided
1 (16 oz.) can apricot halves, drained and chop coarsely
2 T sugar
1 t ginger
1 T lemon juice
How to Make It:
Place the gelatin powder into a mixing bowl.
Pour the boiling water carefully over the gelatin.
Whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved
Place 1 C of sour cream into the gelatin mixture and whisk until smooth.
Fold in 2 t of grated lemon peel and the chopped apricots until well combined.
Pour into a gelatin mold or large serving bowl.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until solid.
Place the remaining sour cream into a mixing bowl.
Sprinkle the sugar and ginger into the bowl.
Pour the lemon juice into the mixture and whisk until all the ingredients are combined together well.
Fold in the remaining 2 t of lemon peel.
Unmold the gelatin and spread on the topping before serving.
Serves: 8
Just about any fruit combination works in the salad. Use pineapple, blueberries or grapes. Just remember to use the same type of gelatin as you do fruit.
