Pineapple Pear Mold

2 x Gelatin, unflavored, envelop

2 1/2 c Orange juice

20 oz Pineapple, crushed *

2 x Pears, medium **

3 T Green pepper, optional ***

* pineapple packed in its own juice ** pears, peeled, cored, and chopped *** green pepper, finely chopped ~

-- In a small saucepan soften gelatin in 1/2 cup of the orange juice. Stir over low heat till gelatin is dissolved. Stir in undrained crushed pineapple and the remaining orange juice. Chill till partially set. Fold in pears and green pepper, if desired. Turn mixture into a 6-cup mold. Chill till firm. Unmold onto a plate. BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS