Ingredients:

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

1 3-ounce package strawberry-flavored gelatin

2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

1 1/2 to 2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans

40 blanched slivered almonds

2 to 3 drops green food coloring

1/2 cup red decorator sugar, for rolling

1/4 cup green decorator sugar for rolling

 

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and strawberry gelatin, stirring until well blended. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts, blending well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the mixture easier to handle.

 

2. Place the almonds in a small plastic bag. Add the green food coloring to the bag. Seal tightly and shake until the almonds are tinted to resemble green stems. Remove the almonds from the bag and place them on paper towels to dry.

 

3. Pour the red decorator sugar into a small custard cup. Pour the green decorator sugar into another small custard cup.

 

4. Shape the milk mixture into small balls about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Pinch one end of the ball between the thumb and index finger until it resembles a strawberry. Roll the bottom two-thirds of the strawberry in red decorator sugar. Dip the top end of the strawberry in green decorator sugar. Place a green almond into the green end of the strawberry to resemble a stem. Place on waxed paper. Repeat until all strawberries are shaped. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, separating each layer with a sheet of waxed paper. These candies may be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.

 

Makes about 40 strawberries