Best 7 Moms Thanksgiving Cranberry Jello Mold Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. And no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a classic cranberry jello mold. This festive dish is easy to make and always a hit with guests.

This recipe uses fresh cranberries, orange juice, and lemon juice to create a tart and tangy jello mold that is sure to please everyone at your table. The recipe also includes instructions for making a whipped cream topping, which adds a creamy and decadent touch to the dish.

In addition to the classic cranberry jello mold, this article also includes recipes for two other jello mold variations: a pineapple jello mold and a layered jello mold. The pineapple jello mold is a tropical twist on the classic cranberry mold, while the layered jello mold is a fun and festive way to add some color to your Thanksgiving table.

No matter which jello mold recipe you choose, you're sure to have a delicious and impressive dish that will be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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 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

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

MOM'S THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY JELLO MOLD



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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.

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.)

MOM G'S CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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A delicious alternative to cranberry relish. A colorful addition to the holiday table!

Provided by chefdeb

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3 ounce) packages lemon-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; stir in cold water. Chill in refrigerator until partially thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Chop cranberries in a food processor and mix sugar into cranberries, pulsing once or twice to combine. Let cranberry mixture stand a few minutes to let sugar dissolve. Stir cranberry mixture, pineapple, celery, and walnuts into gelatin. Pour into a gelatin mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 127.9 mg, Sugar 49.5 g

FRESH CRANBERRY MOLD



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I never bother with a mold for this, but I'm sure it would be pretty (I just use a glass-cut salad bowl). Jell-O salad with fresh fruits, including fresh cranberries. I have served it at the holidays for large family gatherings. Recipe from an old local church cookbook. "Cooking" time includes time to chill Jell-O.

Provided by MathMom.calif

Categories     Gelatin

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
3 apples, peeled
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 -3 oranges, peeled and cut into small pieces
2 cups sugar
2 (3 ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert or 2 (3 ounce) boxes cherry Jell-O
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large bolw, dissolve Jello in 1 1/4 cups of hot water. Add 1 1/4 cups cold water and stir. Chill until just beginning to set.
  • Meanwhile, grind together cranberries and apples (I use a food processor). Add pineapple, oranges, sugar and nuts (if using). Mix.
  • When Jell-O has begun to set, add fruit mixture. Fold in well. Pour into a large mold and refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 144.8, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 59.7, Protein 3.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Cook the cranberries until they burst. This will release their pectin, which will help the jello to set.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. If you cook them too long, they will become mushy.
  • Use a good quality jello. A good quality jello will have a better flavor and set more firmly.
  • Chill the jello mold for at least 4 hours before serving. This will give the jello time to set properly.
  • To unmold the jello, dip the mold in hot water for a few seconds. This will help the jello to release from the mold.
  • Garnish the jello mold with fresh cranberries, whipped cream, or nuts. This will make it look more festive.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving Cranberry Jello Mold is a classic holiday dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its bright red color and tart flavor, it is a festive addition to any Thanksgiving table. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cranberries, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a perfect dish for busy holiday cooks.

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