Apricot Salad


2 (3 ounce) packages apricot flavored gelatin
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup water
2 (4 ounce) jars apricot baby food
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup pecans
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, optional

In a small saucepan, combine gelatin, sugar and water.
Bring to a boil and mix until dissolved
Remove from heat, add baby food and pineapple with juice.
Stir, set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese
and sweetened condensed milk, mix together until smooth.
Pour into fruit mixture and whisk together.

Stir in pecans and pour into a 9x13" pan.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Top with thawed whipped topping if desired.
Sprinkle with pecans to decorate and cut into squares.