Mikan (mandarin orange) pie

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Envelope unflavored gelatin
2tablespoonsCold water
1cupBoiling water
1cupSugar
½cupFresh lemon juice
Fresh orange slices
1cupWhipping cream
11ouncesCanned mandarin oranges drained
19-inch baked pie crust

Directions

GARNISH

Soften the gelatin in cold water. Stir in boiling water. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice and stir. Refrigerate until gelatin mixture is slightly thickened but not set.

Whip cream until thick and fold into gelatin mixture (you may use mixture set on lowest speed). Add mandarin oranges and stir gently until evenly distributed. Pour into pie shell. Garnish with orange slices. Refrigerate at least 3 to 4 hours.