Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe

A dazzling holiday classic! This Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad recipe is a family favorite, blending the tart zing of cranberries with the sweet juiciness of grapes and mandarin oranges, all set in a comforting jiggle of jello. A must-have for your holiday gatherings!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 320 mins
Calories 209.3 kcal
Protein 3g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad

  • Fresh Cranberries (not used in this recipe)
  • 2 1/2 cups water (1 1/2 cups boiling, 1 cup cold)
  • Baking Soda (not used in this recipe)
  • Sugar (not added separately; present in gelatin dessert mix)
  • 1 (6 ounce) package cranberry-flavored gelatin dessert
  • Miniature Marshmallows (not used in this recipe)
  • Red Apples (not used in this recipe)
  • Chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)
  • Crushed Pineapple (not used in this recipe)
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, plus extra segments for garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved

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How to Make Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 (6 ounce) package of cranberry-flavored gelatin with 1 ½ cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
  3. Gently stir in 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, and 1 cup of seedless red grapes, halved.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch dish or a large bowl.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
  6. Before serving, garnish with extra mandarin orange segments and/or a sprinkle of chopped pecans (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

186g

Fat

0g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad?

Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad takes about 340 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 320 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad?

Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad has approximately 209.3 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad?

The key ingredients for Fresh Cranberry Jello Salad are Fresh Cranberries, Water, Baking Soda, Sugar, Strawberry Jell O Gelatin Dessert, Miniature Marshmallows. See the full list with measurements above.

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