Almond Jello

Creamy, light gelatin with a hint of almond flavor served with fruit is a great way to cool off in the summertime. This is a popular dessert at Chinese Restaurants served with fruit cocktail, but you can use any fruit that you like or even eat it plain. My Mom got this recipe from a friend when we lived in California, and it's a household favorite.

• 1 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 packages unflavored gelatin
• 3 TBSP cold water
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 can of your favorite fruit in syrup (optional)

1. Mix gelatin with cold water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
2. Add hot water and stir.
3. Stir in milk,almond extract, and sugar.
4. Pour into shallow sheet cake pan and put in fridge.
5. When set, cut into squares and add desired fruit with syrup.