Apricot-Orange Gel
From Gem's Vegetarian Cooking
Source: Mommy Logan
- 32 oz apricot nectar
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 3 inch cinnamon stick
- 3/4 tsp whole cloves
- 6 oz apricot-flavored gelatin
- 22 oz mandarin oranges, drained
- lettuce leaves
- sour cream
In a large pan, combine the nectar, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Place the cloves in a tea ball and add to nectar mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon and cloves. Place gelatin in a large bowl. Add hot nectar mixture and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Chill mixture until it's as thick as unbeaten egg whites. Gently fold in orange sections; pour into a decorative 6-cup mold. Cover and chill 4 hrs or up to 2 days.
To serve, unmold salad onto a serving platter. Garnish with lettuce leaves; serve with sour cream if desired.
