Partridge In A Pear Tree

Serving Size: 10

• 1 can pear halves, drained,
• 10 maraschino cherries without stem
• 2 small Lime flavored gelatin
• 2 Cups boiling water
• 1 Cup water, cold
• 1 Cup cool whip, thawed

Cut 2 or 3 pear halves into 8 slices; dice remaining pears. Place slices and cherries on bottom of tree mold.Dissolve 1 package gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water; chill until thickened. Carefully pour over fruit in mold; push fruit down if it floats; chill until set but not firm.Dissolve remaining package of gelatin in remaining boiling water. Add remaining cold water; chill until slightly thickened. Stir in whipped topping and diced pears. Spoon over gelatin in mold; chill until firm, aboutt 4 hours. Unmold. Garnish with candy canes, if desired.