Apple Sparkle
From: Marge, Vermont, USA
Comments: Light and cool!
Servings: 8
  • 2 packs [2 tablespoons / 30 mL] unflavoured gelatin
  • 2 3/4 cups [690 mL] apple juice
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] boiling water
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] shredded carrot
  • 1 [14-ounce / 398-mL] can pineapple chunks, drained
  • Watercress, to decorate [optional]
  • Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup [60 mL] of the apple juice; let stand until gelatin is moistened.
  • Pour in boiling water, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Pour in remaining apple juice, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice.
  • Chill, stirring occasionally until mixture resembles unbeated egg white consistency.
  • Fold in shredded carrot and pineapple chunks.
  • Turn into a 6-cup [1.5-L] mould.
  • Chill until set; unmould.
  • If desired, serve decorated all around with watercress, a fresh looking garnish.