Ginger Ale Jell-O

Foxfire13's Note:

A recipe from the Queen of Jell-O, Andrea in Lake Eden, Minnesota.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 Jell-o ...

• 6 ounces lemon Jell-O gelatin or 6 ounces peach Jell-O
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups cold ginger ale
• 2 cups canned pears (sliced, drained)
• 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits (drained)
• 2/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

1. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Add salt and paprika. Let cool to room temperature.
2. Add cold ginger ale. Refrigerate until partially set.
3. Stir in sliced pears, pineapple tidbits, and sliced almonds. Pour into a 2-quart mold and refrigerate overnight.
4. Dressing:.
5. Mix up the mayonnaise, cream, and honey. Put them in a little dish with a spoon next to the Jell-O on the table.
6. To serve Jell-O, turn out on a platter and invite people to take a slice and top it with a little dressing.