May's Angel Salad Recipe

Jul 24th 2024

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 
  • 1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise 
  • 1-1/2 cup boiling water 
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 
  • 3/4 cup cool tap water 
  • 2 plain gelatin 
  • 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.