Best 8 Holiday Cranberry Mold Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant hues and refreshing flavors of the holiday season with our delectable Cranberry Mold. This classic dish is a staple at festive gatherings, adding a touch of elegance and cheer to your table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a stunning centerpiece that is both visually appealing and bursting with tangy goodness.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless treat, catering to different tastes and preferences. From the traditional Cranberry Mold with its ruby-red color and citrusy flavor to the elegant Cranberry-Orange Mold garnished with fresh orange zest, each recipe promises a delightful experience.

For those who enjoy a hint of tartness, the Cranberry-Raspberry Mold combines the sweetness of cranberries with the tangy burst of raspberries, while the Cranberry-Pineapple Mold offers a tropical twist with its pineapple chunks and coconut flakes. And for a unique and sophisticated presentation, try the Cranberry-Pistachio Mold, where the vibrant green pistachios add a touch of texture and nutty flavor.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The molds are easy to make, requiring minimal effort and time, so you can focus on enjoying the festive spirit with your loved ones. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking for a refreshing treat, our Cranberry Mold recipes will surely impress and delight.

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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.

CLASSIC CRANBERRY MOLD



Classic Cranberry Mold image

Crammed with cranberries and bursting with flavor, this Christmastime classic has stood the test of time. We've offered up some tips to make sure this recipe stays a favorite for years to come.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 package (6-serving size) raspberry-flavored gelatin
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup), if desired
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired
Salad greens, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat water and sugar to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; boil 1 minute. Stir in cranberries. Heat to boiling; boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pineapple, celery and walnuts.
  • Pour into ungreased 6-cup mold, 8 individual molds or stemmed goblets. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours until firm. Unmold onto salad greens. Garnish with celery leaves and additional cranberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

CRANBERRY MOLDS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 box (0.6 oz.) sugar-free cranberry gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
3/4 cup orange flavored vodka
1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce (recommended: Ocean Spray)
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Fresh cranberries and mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the cranberry juice to a boil. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and pour in the gelatin. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in vodka. Chill 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the refrigerator until it begins to set. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide into 12 (4-ounce) molds. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to set.
  • Remove from molds by first running the tip of a sharp knife around the edge of the mold to loosen side. Then dip the bottom of mold in a bowl of warm water. Invert onto a plate. Serve garnished with fresh cranberries and a sprig of fresh mint

CRANBERRY MOLD



Cranberry Mold image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Let cool.
  • Heat 1/2 cup cranberry juice over low heat, then stir in a 1/4-ounce packet gelatin. Puree cooled cranberry sauce with another 1/2 cup cranberry juice, then add the gelatin mixture. Pour into a mold or empty soup cans and refrigerate overnight. Serve with whipped cream.

NANNY'S CRANBERRY MOLD



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Adapted from Anne Quatrano's Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating With Southern Hospitality (Rizzoli).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for mold
1 1/2 pounds fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice (from 3 to 4 oranges), strained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)

Steps:

  • Lightly oil a 1-quart nonreactive mold or a few smaller molds. Combine cranberries, sugar, zest, orange juice, lemon juice, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and are completely softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Pass mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, gently pressing on solids (pressing too hard will make the mixture cloudy). Skim any foam from surface; cover to keep warm.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in a bowl; let soften 1 minute. Stir gelatin mixture into warm cranberry mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour mixture into mold and refrigerate until set, at least 8 hours.
  • Dip top of mold into a bowl of hot water 30 seconds, then run a paring knife around edge to loosen. Place a serving platter on bottom of mold; quickly invert platter and mold together. Tap to release; remove mold. (If gelatin doesnâ??t release easily, return to hot water for a few seconds.)

CRANBERRY JELL-O MOLD



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"With a heavy meal, this cool refreshing salad with tart cranberry flavor is a welcome side dish," jobs Jane Walker of Dewey, Arizona. "Plus, it has an eye-catching rosy color that brightens any festive meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) strawberry or 6 ounces lemon gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped pecans
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in cranberry sauce and pineapple. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Stir in nuts. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. gelatin mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving platter. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-APPLE MOLD



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Cranberry gelatin is prepared with apple juice and chilled in a holiday mold for a festive salad or dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups boiling water
3 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin
2 cups cold apple juice

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in juice.
  • Pour into Santa Claus mold or 5-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 2 g

TRIPLE CRANBERRY SALAD MOLD



Triple Cranberry Salad Mold image

What's a holiday meal without at least one jolly gelatin salad chock-full of fruit and nuts? My mother made this one for every holiday, and now my husband says he can't imagine Christmas without it. -Kristi Jo Chiles, Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 cup cranberry juice
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water; stir in cranberry juice. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the whipped topping until blended. Fold into the gelatin mixture. Fold in walnuts, celery and cranberries., Pour into a 3-qt. ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor that is perfect for this mold. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries: Overcooked cranberries will become mushy and lose their tartness. Cook them just until they start to pop.
  • Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan is the traditional mold for this dish, but you can also use a loaf pan or a ring mold.
  • Chill the mold before serving: This will help the mold to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Garnish with whipped cream or nuts: Whipped cream or nuts add a festive touch to this dish.

Conclusion:

This holiday cranberry mold is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, which makes it a great option for busy hosts. The tart and tangy flavor of the cranberries is balanced by the sweetness of the sugar and the richness of the cream cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests.

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