Fresh Cranberry Mold Recipe

This festive Fresh Cranberry Jell-O Mold is a stunningly beautiful and delicious holiday dessert! A treasured recipe from an old church cookbook, this vibrant salad combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with sweet apples, pineapple, and oranges. No special mold is needed – a pretty glass bowl works perfectly. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a new holiday tradition!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 285 mins
Calories 321.3 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Cranberry Mold

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How to Make Fresh Cranberry Mold

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 (3-ounce) package of cranberry-flavored gelatin in 1 1/4 cups of boiling water.
  2. Add 1 1/4 cups of cold water and stir until completely dissolved.
  3. Refrigerate until the gelatin begins to thicken (slightly set, but not fully firm), about 30-45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the fruit mixture: Combine 1 cup fresh cranberries and 1 medium apple (about 1 cup chopped) in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped. Avoid over-processing into a puree.
  5. Add 1 cup crushed pineapple (canned, drained), 1/2 cup segmented oranges, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the cranberry-apple mixture.
  6. Gently stir to combine.
  7. Once the gelatin has slightly thickened, gently fold in the fruit mixture.
  8. Pour the mixture into a large glass bowl or mold (at least 6 cups capacity).
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

238g

Fat

4g

Carbs

22g

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