Jewel Squares Recipe
Summary
Main IngredientPineapple
Ingredients
| Crushed pineapple can | 1 1 pound | |
| 1 3-ounce package strawberry-flavored gelatin | ||
| Boiling water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Whipping cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Vanilla | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| California walnuts | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| 18 graham-cracker squares | ||
| Canned pineapple tidbits | ||
Directions
Drain crushed pineapple, reserving syrup.
For top layer, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add syrup and lemon juice.
Chill till partially set.
For cream layer, whip cream with sugar and vanilla; fold in crushed pineapple and nuts.
For crust, line bottom of 8x8x2-inch dish with 9 graham crackers; spread with cream layer.
Gently press remaining crackers atop.
Arrange pineapple tidbits on each cracker.
Spoon gelatin over.
Chill firm.
Top with whipped cream.
Cut between crackers.
For top layer, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add syrup and lemon juice.
Chill till partially set.
For cream layer, whip cream with sugar and vanilla; fold in crushed pineapple and nuts.
For crust, line bottom of 8x8x2-inch dish with 9 graham crackers; spread with cream layer.
Gently press remaining crackers atop.
Arrange pineapple tidbits on each cracker.
Spoon gelatin over.
Chill firm.
Top with whipped cream.
Cut between crackers.
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