Description
This Easy Cranberry Jello is a festive, vibrant dessert or side dish made with cranberry sauce, flavored gelatin, and crushed pineapple. It’s perfect for holidays or any occasion that calls for a quick, fruity treat.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1 package (6 oz) raspberry or cherry flavored gelatin
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the flavored gelatin in boiling water, stirring well until completely dissolved.
- Stir in the cold water and mix thoroughly.
- Add the cranberry sauce and gently break it up with a spoon to incorporate it into the gelatin mixture.
- Stir in the drained crushed pineapple and chopped nuts if using.
- Pour the mixture into a mold, dish, or serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Serve chilled, plain or topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Chill for at least 4 hours for the best texture.
- You can make this recipe 1-2 days in advance.
- Do not freeze; gelatin loses its texture when thawed.
- Use sugar-free gelatin and low-sugar cranberry sauce for a lighter version.
- Try different gelatin flavors like orange or strawberry for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
