Kanten is a Japanese gelatin dessert, traditionally made from agar agar. Gelatin works just fine and the outcome is identical. A great variation of the standard plain kanten, the orange wedges and sherbet make this a very popular recipe.

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Orange Jello Kanten
Kanten is a Japanese gelatin dessert, traditionally made from agar agar. Gelatin works just fine and the outcome is identical. A great variation of the standard plain kanten, the orange wedges and sherbet make this a very popular recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 (.25 oz.) pkts. unflavored gelatin
 - 1/4 c. water
 - 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
 - Syrup from mandarin oranges
 - 2 c. boiling water
 - 3 TB sugar
 - 2 (3 o.) pkg. orange jello
 - 1 pint orange sherbet
 
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl; dissolve gelatin in ¼ cup of water. Reserve.
 - In a mixing bowl; combine boiling water with sugar, orange jello and syrup from mandarin oranges.
 - Stir in gelatin mixture. Stir in sherbet; stirring until completely melted.
 - Add oranges.
 - Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
 
How To Serve:
- If using a mold, for service: unmold just before serving.
 - Serves 10-12.
 
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