Apricot-Pineapple Dream

My aunt gave me this recipe ten years ago, when we were celebrating Christmas at her house. I have made it every year since then, and now my family considers it one of our traditions. The secret ingredient is baby food. This looks so pretty on the table. The color is fabulous. It's also great for Thanksgiving.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 (4 ounce) jar apricot baby food
• 1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix orange-flavored gelatin with pineapple in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Cool completely.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat gelatin mixture, baby food, cream cheese and whipped topping. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Spoon into serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least four hours.