Best 8 How To Make Cranberry Gelatin Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cranberry gelatin, a classic dessert with a vibrant red hue and a burst of tangy sweetness. This versatile treat can be enjoyed in various forms, ranging from the quintessential molded gelatin to refreshing no-bake pies and elegant parfaits.

Dive into the classic Cranberry Molded Gelatin recipe, a timeless delight that brings back fond memories. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. For a fun twist, try the Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad, a refreshing combination of sweet cranberries, zesty oranges, and creamy cottage cheese.

If you're looking for a no-bake option, the Cranberry Gelatin Pie is your answer. This easy-to-make pie features a creamy cranberry filling nestled in a graham cracker crust. For a layered delight, try the Cranberry Gelatin Parfait, a beautiful dessert that combines layers of cranberry gelatin, whipped cream, and fresh cranberries.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Cranberry Gelatin Candy is a must-try. These bite-sized treats are made with cranberry juice, sugar, and gelatin, resulting in a chewy and flavorful candy. Last but not least, the Cranberry Gelatin Shots offer a unique twist to your next party. These festive shots combine cranberry gelatin with vodka or sparkling water for a refreshing and colorful beverage.

With its vibrant color, tangy flavor, and versatility, cranberry gelatin is a dessert that will impress your friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes provide a delightful journey into the world of homemade cranberry gelatin.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE GELATIN



Cranberry-Orange Gelatin image

Toss that mix; it's just as easy to make flavored gelatin from scratch with a few ingredients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin
3 cups cranberry-juice cocktail
3/4 cup sugar
6 oranges, separated into segments, 1/2 cup juice reserved

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup cranberry juice. Set aside to soften, 5 minutes. Place over low heat until gelatin has dissolved, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sugar; stir gently until dissolved (rub mixture between your fingers to make sure it's smooth), 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer gelatin mixture to a medium bowl; stir in orange juice and remaining 2 cups cranberry juice. Skim any foam from surface, and refrigerate until just thick enough to hold a line drawn by your finger, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Arrange orange segments in the bottom of a 1 1/2- to 2-quart gelatin mold or Bundt pan; pour gelatin mixture over oranges. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • To unmold, dip bottom of mold briefly in hot water, invert onto a plate, and shake firmly to release.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 g, Protein 5 g

CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD



Cranberry Gelatin Mold image

Tangy and fruity, this festive gelatin mold is not only easy to prepare but pretty, too. Once they've tried it, your family will request it again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and lemon juice until blended. Chill until partially set. , Stir in pineapple and celery. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



Quick Cranberry Gelatin Salad image

Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great choice to take to a holiday potluck - even people who aren't fond of cranberries think it's yummy. I got the recipe from a friend at church who likes to cook and bake as much as I do. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pineapple and cranberry sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir in grapes and pecans. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY JELLY



Cranberry Jelly image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries (about 4 cups), thawed if frozen
2 oranges
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put the cranberries in a saucepan. Remove wide strips of zest from 1/2 orange with a peeler; add to the saucepan with the juice of both oranges (about 1/2 cup). Add the sugar, coriander, a pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and remove the orange zest; stir in the vanilla. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish, pushing the sauce through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I



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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!

Provided by LDSPEAKE

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

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (0.3 ounce) packages sugar-free cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

CRANBERRY JELLO



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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.

POMEGRANATE (OR CRANBERRY) GELATIN



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A new flavor of gelatin :) Prep time is for using prebottled pomegranate juice, and does not include chilling time.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Gelatin

Time 7m

Yield 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups cold pomegranate juice or 2 cups cranberry fruit juice (or juice blend)
1/4-1/3 cup sugar (depending on juice tartness)
1 envelope unflavored gelatin (I use Knox brand)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 cup fruit juice in small saucepan until it just simmers, do not cook for any length of time.
  • Turn off heat and stir in sugar, if using.
  • Place remaining 1 cup cold juice in a medium bowl and sprinkle with gelatin, stir, let sit for 2 minutes and stir again.
  • Add warm juice to cold juice, stir, and pour mixture into an 8 x 8-inch pan.
  • Refrigerate until firm (about 4 hours), and cut into cubes.

JELLIED CRANBERRY SAUCE



Jellied Cranberry Sauce image

Intensely flavored and vibrant red, this jelly bears no resemblance to the stuff in the can -it's definitely worth the effort. Though we call for 4 bags of cranberries, the yield is only 3 cups because all the solids get strained out. You'll be happy if you have any extra cranberry sauce when you make sandwiches with the leftover turkey.

Categories     Sauce     Side     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Fall     Chill     Gourmet     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (12-ounce) bags cranberries, thawed if frozen
3 cups sugar
3 1/3 cups cold water
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (from three 1/4-ounce envelopes)
Special Equipment
a 3 1/2-cup nonreactive decorative mold or 10 individual (1/3-cup) decorative molds

Steps:

  • Bring cranberries, sugar, and 3 cups water to a boil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until all berries have burst, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a large fine-mesh sieve set over a 2-quart glass measure or a bowl and let stand until all juices have drained through, about 30 minutes. If necessary, press on solids until there is enough juice to measure 3 cups, then discard solids.
  • Stir together gelatin and remaining 1/3 cup water and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring 1 cup drained cranberry liquid to a simmer in a small saucepan, then add gelatin mixture and stir until just dissolved. Add gelatin mixture to remaining cranberry liquid and stir well. Pour cranberry sauce into lightly oiled mold and chill, covered with plastic wrap, until firmly set, at least 12 hours.
  • To unmold, run tip of a thin knife between edge of mold and cranberry sauce. Tilt mold sideways and tap side of mold against a work surface, turning it, to evenly break seal and loosen cranberry sauce. Keeping mold tilted, invert a plate over mold, then invert cranberry sauce onto plate.

Tips:

  • To make the gelatin more festive, use a bundt pan or other decorative mold.
  • For a smoother gelatin, strain the cranberry mixture before adding it to the gelatin mixture.
  • If you don't have a mold, you can pour the gelatin mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Be sure to refrigerate the gelatin for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
  • Garnish the gelatin with fresh cranberries, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry gelatin is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a classic holiday treat or a simple summertime snack, cranberry gelatin is a great option. So next time you are in the mood for something sweet and tangy, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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