Ingredients
2 cantaloupes, cut in half and peeled
1 envelope lime-flavored low calorie gelatin
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
3/4 cup rye crisp crumbs
Artificial sweetener to equal 2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
Prepare gelatin according to package directions, using1/4 cup less water than indicated. Chill until partially set; fold in drained pineapple. Arrange cataloupe halves on a shallow tray; fill in cavities with gelatin mixture and chill until set. Roll rye crisp with a rolling pin to make fine crumbs and add sugar substitute and cinnamon. To serve: cut cantaloupe halves in half again; roll peeled side of wedges in lemon juice, then in crumbs to coat.
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 1 3/4hour
Approximate calories per serving: 50
Suggested Menu
Veal Piccata
Steamed Banana Squash
Emerald Cantaloupe
Recipe & Photograph courtesy of Curtin Publications, Inc., New York, NY ©1973
*For the sake of authenticity I have preserved the misspelling of cantaloupe (cantalope) from the card in the title. The front and back of the actual card have it spelled both ways.