Jell-O, the Popular Summertime Dessert With a Colorful Past

Jell-O® Trivia:o There was a comic book calledmarshmallows, soups and sausage.
"The Adventures of Jelloman" in 1990.o Jell-O®Blueberry Jell-O® Salad
was originally sold as a cough syrup, after sales of theINGREDIENTS:o 1 large box blackberry gelatin or
cough syrup failed to take off, it was marketed as asugar-free blackberry gelatino 1 large can blueberry pie
dessert.o There are five Jell-O® flavors thatfillingo 2 cups hot watero 1 large can crushed pineapple
flopped: celery, coffee, cola, apple and chocolate.o TheMix gelatin and hot water until dissolved. Add pie filling
most popular flavors of Jell-O® are: strawberry,and pineapple. Chill until firm.
raspberry and cherry.o Lime Green Jell-O® is theTOPPING:o 8 ounces cream cheeseo 1 cup pecans,
official state dessert of Utah.o During the early 1900's,choppedo 1 cup sour creamo ½ cup
immigrants entering Ellis Island were served Jell-O®confectioners' sugaro 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
as a "Welcome to America".o There is a Jell-O®Mix all ingredients and spread on firm gelatin mixture.
museum in Leroy, New York.o Jell-O® was theKeep refrigerated.
official dessert of the 2002 Salt Lake City, UtahLime Mist Salad
Summer Olympic Games.o The sound of E.T. walkingINGREDIENTS:o 2 (3 ounce) boxes lime gelatino 2
was made by a special effects person squishing hercups applesauceo 1 cup celery, choppedo ½ cup
hands in Jell-O®.o There is no expiration date onalmonds choppedo ¼ cup maraschino cherries,
Jell-O®. It will last virtually forever.o When anwell drained and choppedo 2 cups lemon-lime
electroencephalograph (EEG) machine is attached tocarbonated beverageo 1 cup evaporated milk,
Jell-O the wiggly motion it makes mimics the brainundilutedo 2 tablespoons lemon juice
wave activity of a normal adult person.Combine lime gelatin and applesauce in a saucepan.
What is Jell-O® made from?Heat over low heat until gelatin dissolves; cool. Stir in
Gelatin is just a processed version of a structuralcelery, nuts, cherries and lemon-lime beverage. Chill until
protein called collagen that is found in many animals.syrupy.
Collagen is a fibrous molecule that makes skin, bonesChill milk in refrigerator until soft ice crystals form
and tendons both strong and elastic. The gelatin youaround the edges of tray. Whip until stiff. Add lemon
eat in Jell-O® comes from the collagen in cow orjuice and whip very stiff. Fold in gelatin mixture. Add
pig bones, hooves and connective tissue. Gelatin is afood color. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart mold. Chill until
common ingredient in many other foods as well like:firm.
gummy bears, sour cream, cream cheese,