Best 20 Cranberry Jello Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Cranberry Jello, a vibrant and refreshing treat that's perfect for any occasion. This classic dessert combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the smooth, jiggly texture of jello, creating a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. In this article, we'll guide you through three enticing variations of Cranberry Jello: the classic Cranberry Jello Salad, a layered Cranberry Jello Parfait, and a festive Cranberry Jello Mold. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless dessert, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering, a summer barbecue, or simply craving a sweet treat, our Cranberry Jello recipes will surely impress and delight. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the vibrant world of Cranberry Jello!

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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This came from New Hampshire Police Association. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert (2 small boxes)
1 cup boiling water
15 ounces jellied cranberry sauce, strained
20 ounces canned crushed pineapple
15 ounces canned mandarin oranges, drained
3 ounces chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Drain crushed pineapple, reserving juice in one bowl and fruit in another bowl.
  • Mix together jello, cranberry sauce, and pineapple juice until smooth; refrigerate until half set. Stir in mandarin oranges, pineapple, and pecans.
  • Pour into decorative mold and refrigerate.

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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Make and share this Grandma's Cranberry Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by momm2493

Categories     Low Protein

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
3 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped (walnuts or pecans)

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, combing jello and boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add cranberry sauce to hot mixture; stir until melted. Allow to cool slightly . Transfer jello mixture to desired dish (mold, rectanglar pyrex, etc.) Add pineapple, celery and nuts over top. Place in refridgerator until set. YUM!

CRANBERRY SALAD IN RASPBERRY JELLO WITH CREAM CHEESE TOPPING



Cranberry Salad in Raspberry Jello with Cream Cheese Topping image

Perfect for a holiday dinner or anytime when something tart yet sweet will only do. Your family and guests will love the slightly crunchy texture along with the creamy topping. This recipe was given to me by a friend, and I hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by Suzy9725

Categories     Gelatin

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh cranberries
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup walnut pieces (or amount as desired)
2 packages raspberry Jell-O gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Steps:

  • Pick over cranberries.
  • Chop cranberries in food processor until fine.
  • Mix cranberries with sugar and let stand until sugar dissolves.
  • Add 2 cups of boiling water into jello, and stir until the jello dissolves.
  • Then add the 1 cup of cold water to the jello mixture.
  • Let stand until cooled.
  • Drain pineapple and reserve the juice.
  • Add the pineapple, cranberries, and walnuts, and stir well.
  • Pour into 9x13 dish.
  • Chill to set.
  • With a mixer, blend enough reserved pineapple juice into the cream cheese, until it becomes the consistency of whipped cream.
  • Spread over the top of the chilled gelatin.
  • Keep cold.

CRANBERRY APPLE JELLO SALAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Cranberry Apple Jello Salad Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by tpriddy_1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple undrained
2 packages (small box) raspberry Jello
1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 apple, chopped
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
Water, as needed

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough cold water to juice to measure 3 cups: pour into saucepan. Bring to boil:remove from heat. Add dry jello mixes, stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce. Pour into large bowl. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple, apples and walnuts. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.

CRANBERRY JELLO



Cranberry Jello image

At our house it wouldn't be Christmas dinner without "Cranberry Jello". I still serve the canned Jelly type and I make a fresh cranberry salad, but if this would be left off the menu there would be a mutiny. So easy, so good and in our house, so Christmas.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large can crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained
1 can(s) whole cranberry sauce
2 small packages gelatin, raspberry, cran-raspberry, whatever your family likes
2 c boiling water

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple; set aside.
  • 2. Mix gelatin with 2 cups boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Add drained crushed pineapple and whole cranberry sauce.
  • 3. I kind of squish the cranberry sauce with my hand to break it up. Mix well.
  • 4. Pour into gelatin mold. Let set until firm. Unmold onto a lettuce lined plate and serve. I usually make my gelatin a couple of days ahead, just to make things easier for me on the big day.

MOM'S THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY JELLO MOLD



Mom's Thanksgiving Cranberry Jello Mold image

A MUST for us! A neighbor in Omaha had given this to my Mom in the early'60's and she has made it every Thanksgiving since. Now I make the holiday, so I make the mold! It's very easy. Keep in mind that this has walnuts just in case you have guests who are allergic to nuts. Enjoy! *You can make this 2 days before serving so I will make it on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and keep it in the mold in the refrigerator and just unmold it before serving.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 cup mold, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 (3 ounce) packages Jello gelatin, black cherry flavor
2 cups water, hot
1 cup water, cold
2 medium red apples, peeled, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
parsley sprig, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the packages of jello in the hot water.
  • Add the cold water and the cranberry sauce. Blend well and chill.
  • Before mixture sets, add apples, celery and nuts and mix well.
  • Pour into a jello 3 cup mold sprayed lightly with a vegetable oil.
  • Chill until it sets and invert on a plate when ready to serve. You can garnish with parsley sprigs.

FRESH CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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The women in my family are addicted to this mandatory holiday dish. It has cranberry tartness combined with the sweetness of grapes and mandarin oranges, all encompassed in the comfort of jello. It comes from the "It's About Thyme" cookbook by Marge Clark, who by her recipes must be a special lady.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Gelatin

Time 5h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) package fresh cranberries or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cranberries, picked over and washed
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
9 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert (3 small boxes)
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups red apples, diced
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 -2 cup green seedless grapes or 1 -2 cup red seedless grapes, halved

Steps:

  • Cook cranberries in the 4 cups water to a boil.
  • Add soda and stir and enjoy watching it bubble up.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar, jello, and marshmallows.
  • Stir until melted.
  • Let mixture cool.
  • Add apples, nuts, pineapple, oranges, and grapes.
  • Pour into one 9" x 13" pan and one 8" x 8" pan.
  • Chill until firm.

CRANBERRY JELLO



Cranberry Jello image

Make and share this Cranberry Jello recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DJB2792

Categories     Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6 ounce) box strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 can cranberry jelly
2 cups applesauce
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Boil water and jello.
  • Blend applesauce and cranberry and add to jello.

RAW CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



Raw Cranberry Jello Salad image

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago. My family insist on having this cranberry salad every Thanksgiving. I usually make it the day before Thanksgiving.

Provided by Calamity Jane

Categories     Chutneys

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart cranberries
2 -4 red apples
2 oranges, juice of
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 (6 ounce) box cherry Jell-O
2 cups sugar
2 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Grind cranberries and apples, mix together.
  • Add orange juice, pineapple and sugar, let sit until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour water over Jello, stir until dissolved, let cool.
  • Add Jello to cranberry mixture. Place in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 108.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 82.8, Protein 10.9

CHERRY, CRANBERRY, YOGURT JELLO SALAD



Cherry, Cranberry, Yogurt Jello Salad image

I really enjoy the many kinds of favors that Jello has. Nuts is a must however, so whatever the flavor, there be NUTS!

Provided by KatheyJo Hickey-Van Otten

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg sugar free cherry jello
2 c cold water
2 c hot water
1 pkg cranberries
4 c water to cook cranberries
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c pecan pieces
1 1/2 c plain yogurt

Steps:

  • 1. Put the 4 cups of water into pan and add the cranberries and the sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Cook on medium heat until the berries are soft, usually 15-20 minutes. Drain the cranberries and set them aside.
  • 2. Bring to boil the 2 cups water and place in a pan or bowl. Add the 2 packages of jello and stir until all the gelatin is dissolved. Add the 2 cups of cold water and mix good. Place the drained cranberries and the nuts. Stir and mix them with the jello.
  • 3. Add the yogurt and mix it throughly with the jello mixture. Place in refrigerator until set, usually a few hours. When serving, top it off with some whipped cream. DELICIOUS!!!

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD W/ PORT WINE



Cranberry Jello Salad W/ Port Wine image

Make and share this Cranberry Jello Salad W/ Port Wine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cindy Anne

Categories     Gelatin

Time 12m

Yield 1 serving bowl, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) box raspberry Jell-O gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
15 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup port wine

Steps:

  • Dissolve Jello in boiling water- let cool.
  • Transfer Jello into serving bowl- add all other ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until mixture has set.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY/LEMON JELLO TOPPING



Chicken Salad With Cranberry/Lemon Jello Topping image

This recipe is perfect for women's luncheons or just to serve for a gathering of friends. Everyone loves it! It's a refreshing way to spice up chicken salad. I serve it with croissants and fresh fruit.

Provided by Chef Doozer

Categories     Gelatin

Time 14h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 g) envelope knox gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup boiling water
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes or 2 tablespoons fresh onions
1 (3 ounce) box lemon Jell-O gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Soften 1 envelope of Knox gelatin in 1/4 cold water.
  • Add 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • Stir until dissolved.
  • Add chicken, mayo, celery, and onion.
  • Mix well and pour into an 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 pan.
  • Chill while you prepare the topping.
  • Mix lemon jello, boiling water, cranberry sauce, and orange juice.
  • Spoon over the chicken pan mixture.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • A double recipe can be made in a 9 by 13 pan.

CHERRY CRANBERRY JELLO



Cherry Cranberry Jello image

Make and share this Cherry Cranberry Jello recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kyrashallen

Categories     Gelatin

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (6 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Dissolve jello in boiling water.
  • Pour hot mixture into blender.
  • Slice jellied cranberry sauce and add to hot mixture and blend well.
  • Add 1 cup sour cream and blend well again.
  • Pour into 6 cup mold.
  • Chill until set, usually 8 hours or overnight.

CRANBERRY WINE JELLO SALAD T-R-L



Cranberry Wine Jello Salad T-R-L image

Make and share this Cranberry Wine Jello Salad T-R-L recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Gelatin

Time P1DT15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 (1 lb) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (1 lb) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
3/4 cup port wine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Dissolve jello in boiling water.
  • Stir cranberry sauce in thoroughly.
  • Add pineapple, nuts and wine.
  • Pour into a 13x9-inch glass dish. or other mold of your choice, and chill for 24 hours.
  • WHEN READY TO SERVE:.
  • Stir cream cheese until soft, add sour cream and beat well. Spread on top of Jello.
  • Servings: 6.

CRANBERRY JELLO CANDY



Cranberry Jello Candy image

These are wonderful for the holidays. They are so easy to make and very delicious. Tart and tangy. Did I also say EASY

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Gelatin

Time 16m

Yield 1 9x9 pan

Number Of Ingredients 3

16 ounces jellied cranberry sauce
1 (6 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grease or spray a 9x9 pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine cranberry sauce and raspberry jello in saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
  • Boil for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add nuts.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Cut into squares.
  • I roll my squares in granulated sugar.

JELLO CRANBERRY SALAD



Jello Cranberry Salad image

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

Provided by Toadi

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cherry Jell-O
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
6 ounces fresh cranberries
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
2 apples, diced

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup water, cherry jello, sugar and cranberries to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and soften.
  • Add 1 cup cold water.
  • Mix in apples and pineapple.
  • Put in frig and chill overnight.

THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD image

I LOVE Cranberries and I LOVE congealed salads. This is an old and much loved recipe,. Enjoy !!

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg fresh cranberries
2 1/2 c water
2 c sugar
3 oz boxes of cherry jello x 2 (2 boxes)
1 pkg minature marshmallows (normal size)
1 c diced apples
1 c diced cellery
1 c chopped walnuts or pecans
sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the package of cranberries on medium high in the water until they pop. Add the 2cups of sugar, gently stir to incorporate. add the 2 (3 oz) boxes of cherry jello and the package of marshmallows. Cook (5) five more minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 2. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of diced apples, 1 cup of diced celery, and 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. Pour into a 13x9x2 glass casserole dish.
  • 3. Refrigerate one day before using. Each serving can have a spoon of sour cream if desired.

CRANBERRY SOUR CREAM SWIRL JELLO SALAD



CRANBERRY SOUR CREAM SWIRL JELLO SALAD image

Categories     Fruit     Side

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages cherry or red raspberry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
15 ounces crushed pineapple (do not drain)
16 oz can whole cranberry sauce -- chunked up
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in undrained crushed pineapple and cranberries. Chill until partially set. Spoon into 8-inch square dish. Spoon sour cream on top and stir to swirl. Chill until firm. Cut into squares to serve.

CRANBERRY JELLO MUFFIN CUPS



Cranberry Jello muffin cups image

I just love the way the paper lines come out on this delicious jello . I top it off with a dollop of cool whip. It is very yummy...

Provided by Brenda-Lee Barajas

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can(s) 20 oz.crushed pineapple,in juice
2 pkg 3 oz. rasberry jello
1 can(s) 16 oz.whole berry cranberry sauce
2/3 c chopped walnuts
24 paper lined 2 half inch muffin cups
CRANBERRY JELLO MUFFIN CUPS

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple,reserving juice.Add enough water to juice to measure 2 1/2 cups . pour in to sauce pan bring to a boil. Then pour hot water over jello mixes in a bowl,stir untill completely dissolved.
  • 2. Stir in cranberry sauce and pineapple and nuts. stir and mix. Spoon (I used a ladle )into paper lined muffin cups .Using your muffin pans.Then refrigarate about 2 half hours or untill firm. Then remove liners.

CRANBERRY JELLO MOLD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Appetizer     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients:
2 packages (0.3 ounce size) sugar-free cherry or rasberry flavored gelatin mix
2 cups boiling water
1 can (16 ounce size) jellied cranberry sauce
1 can (20 ounce size) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Directions: Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple. Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries. Fresh cranberries are available in the fall and winter, while frozen cranberries are available year-round. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • To make the cranberry sauce, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • To make the Jell-O, dissolve the Jell-O powder in boiling water. Add the cold water and stir until completely dissolved. Pour the Jell-O mixture into a mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • To serve, unmold the Jell-O onto a serving plate. Top with the cranberry sauce and whipped cream, if desired.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Jell-O is a classic holiday dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its bright red color and tart flavor, it's a festive addition to any holiday table. Whether you're serving it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion, Cranberry Jell-O is sure to be a hit.

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