Frog Eye Salad

I know, the name sounds so weird and gross. But trust me, it's good! Lots of you have been asking me for this recipe so here it is:

Serves 25

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
2 TABLEspoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cup pineapple juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 TABLEspoon lemon juice
3 quarts water
2 teaspoons salt
1 TABLEspoon cooking oil
1 package (16 oz) Acini De Pepe
1 cup marshmallows
1 big can chunked (or in rings) pineapple
1 big can mandarin oranges
Basically you can substitute with whatever canned fruit you want
Optional:
flaked coconut - I've never had it, but it sounds good

1. Combine sugar, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. Gradually stir in pineapple juice and eggs.
3. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until thickened.
4. Add lemon juice; cool mixture to room temperature.
5. Bring water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and oil to boil. Add Acini De Pepe.
6. Cook at a rolling boil until done (5-8 minutes).
7. Drain, rinse, drain again and cool down to room temperature.
8. Combine egg mixture and Acini De Pepe; mix lightly.
9. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly, but thoroughly.
10. Refrigerate until chilled in an airtight container. May be kept refrigerated for up to a week.

Acini De Pepe - hard to describe, but you'll find it in the pasta section. They look like little pebbles. I couldn't find it at Walmart but I did at Smith's or Alberton's.

I capitalized the table in TABLEspoon just so you wouldn't mix up teaspoon and TABLEspoon, because I know I do often. I always double check.

It has a really odd texture, but an awesome flavor.