Cranberry Fruit Mold Recipe

This stunning cranberry fruit mold is the perfect make-ahead dessert or side dish for your Thanksgiving feast or any holiday celebration! Combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of oranges and the bubbly zest of ginger ale, this elegant jello mold is surprisingly easy to make. Chill it in any mold you have—from a classic mold to a simple glass bowl—and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint for an extra touch of festive flair. Prepare to wow your guests!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 115.8 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Fruit Mold

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How to Make Cranberry Fruit Mold

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package cranberry-flavored gelatin and 1 (3 ounce) package orange-flavored gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water until completely dissolved.
  2. Gently stir in 1 cup chilled ginger ale.
  3. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Stir in 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved, and 1 cup peeled and segmented oranges.
  5. Lightly coat a 5-cup mold (or a glass bowl) with non-stick cooking spray. Avoid flavored sprays.
  6. Transfer the gelatin mixture to the prepared mold.
  7. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  8. To unmold, run a thin knife or spatula around the edges of the mold. Invert onto a serving plate.
  9. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Fruit Mold?

Cranberry Fruit Mold takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Fruit Mold?

Cranberry Fruit Mold has approximately 115.8 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Fruit Mold?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Fruit Mold are Cranberry Jell O Gelatin, Raspberry Jell O Gelatin, Boiling Water, Ginger Ale, Green Seedless Grapes, Mandarin Oranges. See the full list with measurements above.

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