FROSTED FRUIT SALAD

Photo: Grandma and Grandpa Holmes, 50th anniversary
Below: Patty Holmes Pollard, 50th anniversary

FROSTED FRUIT SALAD

From Grandma Pearl Holmes (given to her from Patty Holmes Pollard)

1 pkg. lemon jello (small size)

1 pkg. orange jello (small size)

1 cup hot water

2 cups cold water

1 small can mandarin oranges

juice of 1 lemon

1 large can crushed pineapple, drained

1 banana, diced

1 cup small marshmallows

Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add cold water. Chill in long pyrex dish. When jello starts to set, add remaining ingredients. Chill until firm.

Topping

2 Tablespoons flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 cup pineapple juice (part orange juice, if needed)

2 Tablespoons butter

Cook until thickened. Cool. 

Add 1 cup whipped cream.

Spread on chilled jello salad. Optional: sprinkle grated cheese on top.