Circus Peanut Gelatin

[Granny Smith]

This can be served as a dessert or a side-dish.

Circus Peanut Gelatin

7 ounces (about 30) of Circus Peanuts
1-6 oz package of orange flavored gelatin
1-16 oz can of Mandarin oranges, drained*
2 cups of boiling water
1 3/4 cups of Mandarin orange syrup and cold water
2 cups of whipped topping

* You may substitute 16 oz of canned crushed pineapple, drained

Cut or tear the Circus Peanuts into small pieces.

Dissolve the orange gelatin in the boiling water.

Add the pieces of Circus Peanuts, stirring until dissolved. If mixture cools before peanuts are dissolved, you can reheat it in the microwave.

Drain the syrup from the Mandarin oranges, adding enough cold water to equal 1 3/4 cups.

Add to gelatin; chill until partially set.

Stir together the Mandarin oranges and whipped topping; fold into the gelatin mixture.

Pour mixture into a 13 x 9 inch pan.

Chill until firm.
Yields approximately 18 - 3 oz servings

[meemo]

I couldnt get all the ingredients together to make this so now I have to go back to the store for more peanuts. What a shame:)

[Granny Smith]

When I bought the peanuts for this, I got an extra bag for me because I know how I am.

I'm going to try making this again, but without the fruit. Can't have anything good for me, ya know.

[meemo]

Gayle, I bought 3 bags. One for me. One for Michael and one for the recipe. They are all three gone. I'm only goin to buy one more bag. This could turn into an addiction

[Granny Smith]

Circus peanuts is one of the few candies I'll eat from the dollar store. They're one of the few that are still made in the US. Most of the candies are made in China or Mexico now. I always eat too many and get a stomachache.

I still have my second bag. I got it to eat on the way home, but accidentally put it in the back of the van. I think I'll make this jello again tomorrow, but leave out the oranges and see how we like it that way. I think it will be like a Bavarian.