Christmas Fruit Salad

At last…...the promised Christmas Fruit Salad recipe......in APRIL!!  

As I understand, this recipe was developed by my Grandma Guthrie as an appealing breakfast on Christmas morning when her children were too excited to eat.  

This tradition continued into the 2^nd generation as I was growing up, then on into the 3^rd with our children. 

Hmmmm….I wonder if the next generation will be enjoying the same Christmas breakfast????!   I expect so, since I have requests for this each year!

Christmas Fruit Salad

1 pkg  (3 oz)  lemon jello

1 cup hot water

1 large can sliced peaches,  drained and diced…..*save liquid

1 large can pears,  drained and diced…..*save liquid

1 large can pineapple tidbits, drained…..*save liquid

1 can mixed fruit (triple cherry is best), drained….*save liquid

2 cups, or more, miniature marshmallows

Dissolve jello in hot water.  Combine the fruits.  Add at least 1 cup of liquid from the fruit. Rinse marshmallows and add them to the fruit mixture. Chill for several hours or overnight.

NOTE:  I add much more liquid since we prefer it a little thickened but not completely jelled….probably about 3 cups, though I just guessed at the amount needed.