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Easy Mandarin Orange Pie
1 graham cracker pie crust, or baked pastry crust 1 pkg (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin 1 can (12 oz) mandarin oranges 1 pt whipping cream, divided
Prepare crust & set aside. Pour gelatin into med mixing bowl. Drain oranges, reserving liquid. Measure reserved liquid; add water to make 1 cup. Bring liquid to a boil; stir into gelatin (continue stirring until thoroughly dissolved.) Meanwhile, cut each orange segments into 2 - 3 pcs, set aside. Whip 1 cup of cream until stiff. When gelatin mixture is thick but not set, beat until foamy with electric mixer. Fold in orange pcs & whipped cream. Pour into pie crust; chill until completely firm. Whip remaining cup of cream, sweeten to taste; spread on top. Refrigerate until serving time. Enjoy!!!
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