1 tbsp Unflavored gelatin
4 tbsp Cold water
2 cup Unsweetened grape juice
2 2/3 cup Sliced banana
Directions
In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Set aside 5
minutes to soften. Bring grape juice to a boil and stir in softened
gelatin. Cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate mixture, stirring occasionally until it reaches a
consistency slightly thicker than unbeaten egg whites. Stir in
sliced banana. Spoon mixture into 6 cup mold and chill until firm.
OR pour a little gelatin mixture into each serving dish, slice about
1/2 banana per dish, top with remaining gelatin and stir gently.
Adapted from Fancy, Sweet & Sugarfree by Karen Barkie 1985 Shared but
not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Feb 94.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Diabetic; Desserts
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