Orange Apricot Ring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 lb.) cans (4 c.) apricot halves
2 (3 oz.) pkg. orange jello
dash of salt
1 (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 (7 oz.) bottle or can 7-Up

Preparation

Drain apricots, reserving 1 1/2 cups of syrup.
Puree apricots in blender or put through sieve.
(You'll need 2 cups apricot puree.)
Combine reserved syrup, the gelatin and salt; heat to boiling, stirring to dissolve gelatin.
Remove from heat.
Add apricot puree, orange concentrate and lemon juice; stir to melt concentrate.
Slowly pour 7-Up down side of pan.
To keep bubbles, mix gently with up and down motion.
Pour into 6 1/2-cup ring mold. Chill until firm, 6 hours or overnight.
Unmold and fill center with a combination of mayonnaise and Cool Whip.
Surround mold with various fruits of choice.