Brighten your holiday table with this vibrant and refreshing Cranberry Fruit Mold, a retro-inspired gelatin dessert bursting with festive flavor and texture. Made with tart cranberry juice, zesty orange juice, and a delightful mix of crushed pineapple, fresh cranberries, and chopped walnuts, this show-stopping dish perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes. Enhanced with a touch of orange zest for a citrusy aroma, this no-bake recipe is the ultimate make-ahead treatβset it overnight for a beautiful molded centerpiece thatβs ready to impress. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this chilled Cranberry Fruit Mold will be the talk of your gathering!
Pour 1 cup of cranberry juice into a medium-sized saucepan and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin packets over the surface. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the gelatin is fully dissolved, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until it dissolves completely.
Add the remaining 1 cup of cranberry juice and the orange juice to the mixture, stirring to combine.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
Once cool, stir in the drained crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, chopped cranberries, and orange zest.
Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 6-cup mold or bundt pan, smoothing the surface if necessary.
Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the gelatin is set.
To unmold, briefly dip the mold into warm water for 5-10 seconds, then invert onto a serving plate. Gently wiggle to release the mold.
Serve chilled and enjoy your tangy Cranberry Fruit Mold!
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.