ORANGE-PINEAPPLE MOLD
1 (No. 2) can crushed
pineapple, canned in
unsweetened pineapple juice
2 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. unsweetened pineapple
juice (from crushed
pineapple)
3 eggs, separated
1 c. fresh orange juice
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. grated orange rind
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine gelatin, sugar and salt in saucepan. Add small amount of pineapple juice to make smooth paste. Add egg yolks and blend well. Add remaining pineapple juice. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved and mixture coats a spoon. DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Add orange juice, buttermilk, lemon, and orange rind; blend thoroughly. Cool until mixture starts to thicken. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into gelatin mixture along with 1 cup of the drained pineapple. Turn into 6 cup mold. Chill several hours until set. Unmold on serving plate and garnish as desired. Makes 8 servings. Total calories 950; 119 calories per serving.