Colin's Almond Float

Colin and Cy made this almond float using a Hawaiian Electric recipe.  Cy said that it was super easy.  Colin actually didn't want any fruit in his.  Cy opted for just mandarin orange.

 

Ingredients:

• 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 3 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 2 cans (1 lb 4 oz size) lychees, including liquid
• 2 cans (16 oz size) fruit cocktail, including liquid
• 2 cans (11 oz size) mandarin oranges, including liquid
• Maraschino cherries

Directions:

1. Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup of the water.
2. Heat the remaining 2 3/4 cups water, evaporated milk, milk, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Add softened gelatin; mix well.
4. Cool.
5. Add almond extract.
6. Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
7. Cut gelatin into cubes; carefully place in serving dishes.
8. Add desired fruits with liquid.
9. Garnish with cherries.

Makes 20 servings.