Orange Worms

Name: Orange Worms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 13 worms
Ingredients: 2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans apricot halves in light syrup; 4 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin; 2 cups orange juice

Submitted by Charlotte J

"Summer time fun or any time."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 3
Yields:: 13 worms

ingredients

2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans apricot halves in light syrup
4 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups orange juice

directions

Drain apricots.
Puree in a food processor.
Place gelatin in 3 quart pan, add orange juice, and let stand for 5 minutes to soften gelatin.
Bring to a boil over med/high heat, stirring. Remove pan and add apricot puree and mix until well blended.
Pour into baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 4 hours, until set.
Use butter knife to cut gelatin crosswise into 9 inch long, 1 inch wide strips. (you should have about 13 strips).
Use pancake turner to remove strips to serving plate.
Use your hands to twist strips into worm shapes.
If you like, give them 'eyes' made from licorice bits.