Mincemeat Molded Salad

Another mincemeat enthusiast passed this recipe on to me some years ago, & I thought I'd share it with others who still enjoy the ol' fashioned jello salads! Preparation time does not include time to chill until set.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 ounces unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1 (6 ounce) box cherry gelatin
• 3 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1 (20 1/2ounce) jar  mincemeat (brandied or regular)
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1  red apple, unpeeled, cored, finely chopped
• 1  cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Lightly oil 8-cup mold or pan of choice.
2. Soften unflavored gelatine in cold water, then set aside.
3. Dissolve cherry flavored gelatin in boiling water.
4. Add unflavored gelatine mixture & stir until all is dissolved.
5. Chill until the gelatin is of the consistency of unbeaten egg white.
6. Stir in mincemeat, pineapple, apple & nuts.
7. Pour into prepared mold or pan, then chill until firm.