Frosty Mandarin Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange sections
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) or 1 pkg. (6 oz.) orange jello
2 c. boiling water
1 pt. orange sherbet

Preparation

Drain oranges, measuring syrup.
Add water to syrup to make 1 cup. Dissolve jello in boiling water.
Add measured liquid.
Add sherbet by spoonfuls, stirring until melted.
Chill until thickened. Fold in oranges, reserving a few for garnish.
Pour into serving bowl or individual serving dishes.
Chill until set; at least one hour.
Garnish with reserved mandarin orange sections and mint leaves, if desired.
Makes about 5 cups or 8 servings.