Name: Cranberry Jello Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 ounces Raspberry Jello; 2 cups Boiling water; 10 ounces Frozen winter berry blend; 14 ounces Whole berry cranberry sauce; 15 ounces Pear halves; 15 ounces Mandarin oranges; 3 Bananas; 2 Granny Smith apples

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Cranberry Jello Salad

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Ingredients

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Cranberry Jello Salad

6 ounces Raspberry Jello

2 cups Boiling water

10 ounces Frozen winter berry blend(cranberries, pomegranates, blackberries, raspberries) 1 package

14 ounces Whole berry cranberry sauce

15 ounces Pear halvesdrained and cut into chunks

15 ounces Mandarin oranges

3 Bananassliced

2 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored and chopped

Instructions

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Instructions

In a large bowl, dissolve Jello in boiling water.

Stir in the frozen berries.

Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Stir well, making sure to break up the canned cranberry sauce.

Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom the Gelatin Properly 🌡️
Let the boiling water cool for 2-3 minutes before pouring over raspberry jello to prevent destroying the gelatin's setting ability and ensure a perfectly firm texture.
Cut Fruit into Uniform Pieces 🔪
Dice all fruits (bananas, apples, pears, mandarin oranges) into similar-sized chunks so they distribute evenly throughout the jello and suspend beautifully rather than sinking.
Add Fruit After Partial Set ❄️
Wait until the jello reaches a syrupy consistency (about 1.5-2 hours) before folding in fruits and cranberry sauce to prevent them from floating to the top or settling unevenly.
Toast the Mandarin Oranges Dry 🍊
Drain canned mandarin oranges thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid that would dilute the jello and compromise its setting.
Refrigerate Overnight for Best Results ⏰
Allow the salad to set for at least 12 hours (ideally overnight) to achieve maximum firmness, better flavor integration, and a professional appearance when unmolded or served.