May's Angel Salad
Aug 12th 2024
Ingredients:
- 2 envelopes plain gelatin
- 3/4 cup cool tap water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 pint cream, whipped, or
- 1 cup whipped topping
Directions:
In a large bowl, empty the contents
of both gelatin envelopes in the bowl, and pour the COOL water over the
gelatin. Allow to stand until it is completely softened; then stir in
the sugar. Measure the boiling water into the cup after the water is
boiling. Add the boiling water to the gelatin and sugar mixture, and
immediately stir vigorously to dissolve the gelatin and sugar
completely. Refrigerate this mixture, and watch it carefully until it
thickens; remove from the refrigerator before it congeals or it will
never make properly. after removing from the refrigerator, stir in the
mayonnaise, drained pineapple, and chopped pecans. Fold in the whipped
cream, and pour into the container of choice. Cover and refrigerate
until very firmly set.