Bethany’s Jell-O Salad

This recipe is typically made for Thanksgiving.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrots, Cool Whip, Jell-O, pecans, pineapple

Ingredients

  • 13 oz canned crushed pineapple , undrained
  • 1 6 oz package of apricot Jell-O (or orange if apricot cannot be found)
  • ½ c of sugar
  • 1 c water
  • 2 c cold water
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c finely grated carrots
  • 1 c chopped pecans, Grandma's notes said she used a 1/2 cup
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, original recipe said "large container"

Instructions

  • Bring pineapple, sugar, water (1 cup) to boil. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
  • Add cold water, cream cheese (softened), carrots, and pecans.
  • Cool until begins to congeal.
  • Fold in topping and pour into 9" x 13" dish and refrigerate.