Autumn Pear ‘n’ Apple Salad

2 envelopes Knox® Unflavored Gelatin
2½ cups apple juice
¼ cup brown sugar
1¼ cups pear nectar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
1 small pear, chopped
1 small apple, chopped
6 dried figs, quartered
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

In medium saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup apple juice; let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar until dissolved.

In large bowl, blend remaining apple juice, pear nectar, gelatin mixture, and spices. Chill; stirring occasionally, until mixture is of consistency of unbeaten egg whites, about 60 minutes. Fold in reaming ingredients.

Pour into 6-cup mold; chill until firm, about 3 hours. Unmold onto serving platter.

Makes 12 servings.