Gelatin-Filled Papayas
- 2 small to medium-size firm ripe papayas
- 1 pkg (3 oz) flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
- 1/4 cup ice water
Gelatin-Filled Papayas
Demonstrated by: Betty Jo Thompson of Hawaii Association of Family & Consumer Sciences.
Papaya Recipes - April 16, 2001.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Pare papayas; cut off stem ends to expose seeds.
- Carefully remove seeds with a teaspoon; chill papayas until ready to fill.
- Combine gelatin and boiling water; stir until dissolved.
- Add lime juice and ice water; chill until mixture starts to thicken.
- Pour or spoon gelatin into papayas and chill overnight.
- To serve, carefully cut papayas into desired shapes, such as wedges, halves, or slices.
- Serve as a dessert or salad.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
