Sparkling Orange Jello

For 6 -8 servings, Sparkling Orange Jello keeps the list centered on envelopes unflavored gelatin, cold water and plus 1/2 cup orange juice. Set aside about 255 minutes.

• Yield 6 -8 servings
• Ready in 255 minutes
• Prep 250 minutes
• Cook 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin ((1/8 cup))
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 cups plus 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups ginger ale
• 15 ounces drained mandarin oranges
• 8-10 fresh strawberries (sliced)
• 1 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

1. Place the cold water in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it soften for five minutes then heat it gently on low heat, stirring slowly, until the gelatin dissolves. Add the 1/2 cup orange juice and the sugar. Warm gently until the sugar dissolves, stirring. Do not overheat.
2. In a large bowl, place the remaining 1 1/2 cups orange juice with the ginger ale and whisk in the gelatin mixture.
3. Pour the mixture into a 3-quart baking dish (about a 9X13-inch size). Gently stir in the fruit. Refrigerate the mixture until set, about 4-6 hours. Cut into squares and serve as a side dish or simple dessert.

Let the center settle before you cut it, or the slices will slump.