Crazy Cranberry Ice Recipe

A dazzling cranberry dessert, perfect for a festive meal or a refreshing summer treat! This recipe, adapted from Light & Tasty magazine, creates a vibrant and flavorful ice that's surprisingly easy to make. Impress your guests with this elegant and delicious frozen delight.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 189.7 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Crazy Cranberry Ice

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How to Make Crazy Cranberry Ice

  1. Combine 12 ounces of fresh cranberries and 1/2 cup of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the cranberries burst and release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
  5. While the gelatin blooms, strain the cooked cranberries through a fine-mesh sieve or food mill into a large bowl, discarding the skins and seeds.
  6. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of orange juice, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the strained cranberry mixture.
  7. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
  8. Gently fold in 1 cup of heavy cream.
  9. Pour the mixture into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  10. Cover and freeze for at least 3-4 hours, or until completely firm.
  11. Yields approximately 7 cups.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

9g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crazy Cranberry Ice?

Crazy Cranberry Ice takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crazy Cranberry Ice?

Crazy Cranberry Ice has approximately 189.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crazy Cranberry Ice?

The key ingredients for Crazy Cranberry Ice are Fresh Cranberries, Water, Unflavored Gelatin, Cold Water, Sugar, Orange Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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