Cranberry Jello
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant and refreshing Cranberry Jello recipe—a perfect blend of tart cranberry, zesty pineapple, and tangy orange flavors, with an optional crunch of chopped walnuts for added texture. This easy-to-make dessert combines a 6-ounce cranberry-flavored gelatin mix, whole berry cranberry sauce, and crushed pineapple for a luscious, fruit-filled treat that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. With only 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this crowd-pleaser is refrigerated until perfectly set, making it an ideal make-ahead dish for festive gatherings. Serve it chilled in elegant squares or a decorative mold for a show-stopping centerpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or potluck events, this recipe captures the essence of the season with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 6 ounces Cranberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 14 ounces Whole berry cranberry sauce
- 8 ounces Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored gelatin mix in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well to ensure the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Add the whole berry cranberry sauce to the gelatin mixture and stir until fully combined.
Mix in the crushed pineapple along with its juice and the orange juice. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Optional: Fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or a decorative gelatin mold. Smooth the surface with a spoon or spatula.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
Once set, slice into squares or unmold onto a serving plate if using a gelatin mold.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 218.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1014 mg | 22% | |
*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.
