Best 9 Apricot Orange Jello Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enchanting Apricot Orange Jello Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish, often gracing the tables of potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings, seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of apricots and oranges with the refreshing coolness of jello. The recipe offers two variations: a traditional version featuring a harmony of flavors and a tangy orange-flavored jello, and a modern twist that incorporates a luscious layer of cream cheese, adding a velvety richness to the salad. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors and textures, making this dish a true crowd-pleaser.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT SALAD



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This is a great salad for the holidays due to the very festive orange color.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package apricot flavored Jell-O® mix
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup water
2 (4 ounce) jars apricot baby food
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine gelatin, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and mix until dissolved. Remove from heat, add baby food and pineapple with juice. Stir, set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, mix together until smooth. Pour into fruit mixture and whisk together.
  • Stir in pecans and pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Refrigerate until chilled. Top with thawed whipped topping if desired. Sprinkle with pecans to decorate and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 35 g

APRICOT ORANGE GELATIN SALAD



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This delicious salad adds color to any table with its combination of fruity-fizzy ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (16 ounces each) apricot halves
Dash salt
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup lemon-lime soda

Steps:

  • Drain apricots, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice; set apricots aside. In a small saucepan, bring apricot juice and salt to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; add gelatin, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. , In a blender, combine the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and reserved apricots; cover and process until smooth. Add to gelatin mixture along with soda; mix well. Pour into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Unmold and transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT GELATIN SALAD



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I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty color and fruity flavor. The apricot pieces are an unexpected treat. - Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 ounces) apricot or orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to gelatin and set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in gelatin mixture; chill until partially set, stirring occasionally. Stir in apricots and walnuts. Fold in whipped topping. pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APRICOT CHEESE DELIGHT (ORANGE SALAD)



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I have been eating this since childhood and love it! "Cooking time" includes chilling time and is estimated. I normally make this the day before I need it.

Provided by South Carolina Girl

Categories     Fruit

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 ounces canned apricots, chopped with juice
20 ounces crushed canned pineapple
6 ounces orange Jello gelatin
2 cups hot water
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces Cool Whip
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and save the juice for topping.
  • Dissolve Jello in the 2 cups of hot water.
  • Fold in apricots (with juice), drained pineapple, and marshmallows. Chill until firm.
  • To make the topping, combine sugar and flour in a saucepan.
  • Blend in egg and butter.
  • Add pineapple juice, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Cool thoroughly.
  • Fold in whipped cream, and spread topping over congealed salad.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese, and chill.

APRICOT ORANGE JELLO SALAD



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Categories     Salad

Yield 1 Dish

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 - 3 ounce package orange Jello
1 - 3 ounce package apricot Jello
1 - 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip
1 large package of cream or Neufchatel cheese, softened
2 cans or 1 large can of Mandarin oranges
Optional: Use orange juice in place of cold water when making the jello.

Steps:

  • 1. Combine both jello flavors and make according to package directions. (Use orange juice in place of cold water if desired.) Let it set in refrigerator, until of egg white consistency. 2. Soften cream cheese. Beat cream cheese. Add Cool Whip. 3. Fold mixture into Jello. 4. Place mandarin orange pieces in a greased mold or 13 x 9 Pyrex dish. Pour Jello mixture over them. 5. Chill until set.

APRICOT FLUFF



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When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it's become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It's sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too. -Melissa Meinke, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup apricot or peach yogurt
1 package (3 ounces) apricot gelatin
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 cups cubed peeled fresh apricots

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add yogurt to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Gently stir in whipped topping, then marshmallows and apricots. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE-APRICOT JELLO RING SALAD



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As a small child I requested this at every Thanksgiving. The addition of the Sprite made this a carbonated jello salad with a great tang. Garnish with green grapes, pineapple slices or any other fruit you choose.

Provided by Nancy R @Robeyone

Categories     Fruit Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 - 1# cans apricots in syrup (4 cups)
2 - 3 oz boxes of orange jello
1 dash(es) of salt
6 ounce(s) can frozen orange juice
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
7 ounce(s) bottle of lemon lime soda (sprite)
OPTIOANL TOPPING
1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
1/2 cup(s) whipping cream sweetened, whipped
- mix the two together and refridgerate

Steps:

  • Drain apricots, reserving 1 1/2 cup of syrup.
  • Puree apricots in blender. You will need 2 cups of puree
  • Combine reserved syrup, jello and salt. Heat to a boil to dissolve jello.
  • Remove from heat, add orange juice, puree, lemon juice, stir to melt the orange juice.
  • SLOWLY, pour lemon lime soda down the side of the pan to help keep the bubbles. Mix gently with an up and down motion to keep bubble in.
  • Pour into a 6 1/2 cup ring mold. Chill until firm about 6 hours or over night un-mold on a platter. If using mayo and whipping cream, place mixture in the center of the ring. Garnish with green grapes, pineapple or any fruit of your choice.

APRICOT JELLO SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-2122

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 oz) pkg apricot or peach gelatin
1 can crushed pineapple, including juice
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1 (8 oz) pkg of cream cheese (can be light)
1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip (can be fat free)
1 cup chooped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix Jello, boiling water and sugar together. Let partially set. Blend cream cheese with juice of pineapple. Add cream cheese mixture and Cool Whip to thickened Jello. Fold in pineapple and nuts. Pour into 9 X 13 inch pan. Let set.

APRICOT JELLO SALAD



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Make and share this Apricot Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shari Jones

Categories     Gelatin

Time 4h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (28 ounce) can canned apricots, cut-up
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 -3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (6 ounce) package apricot gelatin or 1 (6 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups Cool Whip
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bottom:.
  • Drain appricots and pineapple, reserve liquid.
  • Dissolve jello in 2 cups hot water.
  • Add marshmellows and stir until melted.
  • Add 1 cup of reserved liquid.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and put in a 9X13inch pan.
  • Refrigerate until set.
  • Topping:.
  • Put 1 cup reserved liquid in a sauce pan, heat.
  • Mix the sugar and flour, add to liquid.
  • Add 1 beaten egg.
  • Cook to boiling until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter (margarine).
  • Cool then add 2 cups cool whip (dream whip).
  • Cover the bottom with the topping & refrigerate. Sprinkle with cheese (Optional).

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen fruit for the best flavor. Fresh apricots are in season from May to August, but frozen apricots are available year-round. Oranges are also in season from November to April. If using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • If you don't have orange gelatin, you can use lemon or lime gelatin instead. You can also use a combination of different flavors of gelatin.
  • Be sure to let the salad chill for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the gelatin to set properly.
  • Garnish the salad with additional fruit, whipped cream, or chopped nuts before serving.
  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Apricot Orange Jello Salad is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any other summer gathering. With its bright colors and refreshing flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy summer dessert, give Apricot Orange Jello Salad a try!

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