What’s in Cranberry Jello Salad?
You’ll only need six simple ingredients for this cranberry jello salad recipe. They come together to make something delicious. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
Cranberry Jello: You’ll need two (3-ounce) packages of cranberry flavored gelatin. It’s the perfect base to add flavor to the salad while holding everything together. Boiling Water: Dissolves the jello powder. Can Cranberry Sauce: Whole berry cranberry sauce will give this dish plenty of texture. It will also really make the cranberry flavor shine through. Can Crushed Pineapple: Use canned crushed pineapple for sweet-tart flavor and to ensure that your Jell-O salad sets properly. Citrus Zest: A combination of orange and lemon zest will really make the flavors pop!
How to Make Cranberry Jell-O Salad
Cranberry jello salad comes together in just two simple steps. All you need is 5 minutes of prep and time to let it set. This fruity, festive dessert or side dish will be so beautiful at your next Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Make it Creamy: If you want a creamy cranberry jello salad, Add ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk. Other Flavors: Cranberry jello is a seasonal item, so it might be hard to find outside of the holiday season. Instead of cranberry, you can use cherry, raspberry, or strawberry jello, or even orange gelatin. Extra Add-Ins: Try adding ½ cup of toasted pecans or chopped walnuts, 1 cup of mini marshmallows, or both! Use Canned Pineapple: Make sure you use canned pineapple and not fresh pineapple. There is an enzyme in fresh pineapple that prevents gelatin from becoming firm. So, your salad will never set up if you use fresh! For Less Pineapple Flavor: Drain the pineapple juice if you’d like a little less pineapple flavor. If you do this, you will need to increase the boiling water amount to 2 cups. Topping: Garnish with whipped cream or whipped topping and a dusting of orange zest on top for a little added flare!
Fridge: This is a great make-ahead dish! You can prepare it up to 3 days before serving it. It will stay good, covered in the fridge for up to 7 days. Freeze: Because gelatin doesn’t freeze well, this cranberry jello salad cannot be frozen.
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