Grandma's Famous Orange Salad

Step 1 -Add the reserved mandarin orange juice and the reserved pineapple juice to a large glass measuring cup.

Step 2 -Add enough of the water to the juices so that the mixture measures 2 cups.

Step 3 -In a saucepan, add the juice mixture and bring it to a boil, then transfer from the heat.

Step 4 -In a large heat-safe bowl, add the orange gelatin and the hot juice mixture and stir until the gelatin has dissolved.

Step 5 -Add the orange sherbet to the gelatin mixture and stir until it is smooth.

Step 6 -Transfer the gelatin mixture to the refrigerator and let it chill until it is partially set. Watch it carefully so that it doesn't fully set.

Step 7 -Lightly grease enough small serving dishes or a 6-cup mold.

Step 8 -Add the mandarin oranges, the pineapples, and the sliced bananas to the partially set gelatin mixture and lightly fold to combine.

Step 9 -Evenly divide the orange salad between the prepared serving dishes or pour it into the prepared mold.

Step 10 -Place the orange salad in the refrigerator and let it chill completely until it is firm.

Step 11 -Serve.