Almond Float

==Description==
Serves 4 to 6
==Ingredients==
* 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, such as Knox
* ⅔ cup cold water
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* ⅔ cup boiling water
* ⅔ cup milk or evaporated milk
* 1½ teaspoons almond extract You can substitute lemon or vanilla extract.
* 1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail with syrup
==Directions==
# Pour the gelatin over the cold water and allow to soften for a few minutes. 
# Add the Sugar to the boiling water and stir to dissolve. Stir in the evaporated milk. 
# Pour in the softened gelatin mixture and stir in the almond extract.
# Pour the gelatin into a bowl or serving mold if desired.
# Chill until firm. Serve the almond float with the canned fruit and the 
# syrup from the can. The almond float may be prepared in advance and 
# refrigerated (not frozen) until ready to serve. 
== Substitutions ==
Category:American Chinese Desserts
Category:Fruit cocktail Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes
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Category:Evaporated milk Recipes
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