Recipe - Pear Gelasaurs

2 pack (6oz) fruit flavored gelatin
2 One half cup Boiling water
2 cn (16oz) pears, drained,
divided
8 small Celery stalks

Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool, reserve 8 pear halves;
dice remaining pears. distribute minced pears evenly in bottom of 13x9x2
inch baking pan. Pour gelatin mixture over pears. Refrigerate at least 3
hours or until mixture is completely jelled. Dip bottom of pan in warm
water 15 seconds, loosen gelatin and invert pan onto cutting board or
cookie sheet. Cut with dinosaur shaped cookie cutters. Remove to
individual plates with spatula. Garnish each with minced pear gelatin
(leftover after cutting the shapes), pear halves and celery stalks.

TIPS: Prepare several different flavors of gelatin for a colorful variety
of pear Gelasaurs. Use celery stalks or carrots for trees and broccoli or
cauliflower as bushes. Serve pear gelasaurs on a leaf or bed of shredded
lettuce to creat a swamp.

Origin: Journal American, March 31, 1993. Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

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