Cranberry Raspberry Jello Salad is family favorite featuring easy prep and simple ingredients. This colorful dish is perfect for busy days and kid-friendly gatherings. A beautiful addition to your holiday table.
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About Cranberry Raspberry Jello Salad
This Cranberry Raspberry Jello Salad is a showstopper on any table. With its vibrant red hue and refreshing texture, it brings a burst of summer flavors even in the coldest months. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a unique side dish to elevate your holiday spread, get ready to dive into this irresistible gelatin creation.
Why This Jello Salad Recipe is a Keeper
Discover what makes this cranberry salad with raspberry jello a cherished favorite. From its simplicity to its vibrant flavors, here are the heartwarming reasons why this salad has earned a special place in our kitchen and our hearts. You can make days in advance to get ahead for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Easy Prep: This recipe’s simplicity means you can whip it up in no time.
- Easy Ingredients: With just 8 straightforward ingredients, you’ll have this salad ready in a flash. The salad is an easy side, especially when you used canned cranberry sauce.
- Family Friendly: Kids love the vibrant colors and sweet-tart flavors, making the cran raspberry dish a hit with the whole family! A Thanksgiving dinner classic!
If you’re looking for more jello inspired recipes, try these Cherry Jello Salad with Fruit, Jello Strawberry Pie and Orange Fluff Salad
Can I Use Sugar Free Jello for this Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe?
Certainly! You can use sugar-free Jello for this recipe without sacrificing flavor. It’s a great option for those looking to reduce their sugar intake, and it won’t compromise the taste or texture of the salad.
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Ingredient Notes for this Cran-Raspberry Jello Recipe
- Raspberry Jell-o: This vibrant Jello brings a burst of fruity flavor to the thanksgiving side dish.
- Frozen Berries: The frozen winter berry blend adds a mix of cranberries, pomegranates, blackberries, and raspberries, providing a burst of fruity goodness.
- Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce: This whole cranberry sauce contributes a delightful tartness and texture to the salad, enhancing its overall appeal. It is better than the jellied cranberry sauce,
- Apples: Apples are a crisp, refreshing addition, providing a lovely contrast to the other ingredients.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Easy Recipe for Jello
Get creative and explore exciting variations that will take your cranberry raspberry jello salad dish to new heights. This delicious recipe is a make ahead favorite for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Creamy: Feel free to add a layer of cream cheese or sour cream to your salad for a creamy twist. Top the cranberry relish with orange zest for a beautiful flavor.
- Nuts: If you love a bit of crunch, consider adding your favorite nuts to the mix for some extra texture. Chopped walnuts or pecans are great in the sweet jello.
- Jello: Different flavors of jell-o are great for this dessert, try strawberry jello or any other flavor such as pineapple.
- Juice: Replace some of the water with orange juice in this side dish recipe.
How to Make Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad
These are the basic steps for making Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Dissolve Gelatin in Boiling Water
Begin by dissolving the jello powder in boiling water in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
STEP 2: Add Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the frozen berries, whole berry cranberry sauce, pear halves, mandarin oranges, sliced bananas, and chopped Granny Smith apples. Ensure you break up the canned cranberry sauce for even distribution.
STEP 3: Refrigerate Until Set
Cover the salad and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving, allowing all the flavors to meld and the Jello to set. Serve the holiday side dish onto a serving platter and decorate with fresh berries to look so pretty for a holiday meal.
Recipe FAQs for this Cranberry Jello Mold
Expert Tips for Making Cranberry Jello Salad
Ready to take your easy cranberry jello salad to the next level? We’ve got you covered with some expert tips that will help you create a sensational dish. These tips will elevate your culinary experience and impress your guests.
- Jello Mold: For a stunning presentation, chill your salad in a fun jello mold. Spray the ring mold with cooking spray then stir in the cranberry raspberry jello salad recipe. Whether it is bowl or jello mold you will have a best tasting jello salad.
- Display: Serve the salad in dessert glasses or a decorative bowl for an elegant touch.
- Topping: Don’t forget to top your salad with a dollop of whipped cream for that perfect finishing touch. Present on a festive platter.
- Nuts: Add walnuts or pecans to this festive raspberry gelatin dessert.
What to Serve with Cranberry Salad with Raspberry Jello
Cranberry Raspberry Jello Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Raspberry Jello, 2 packages
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 10 ounces Frozen winter berry blend, cranberries, pomegranates, blackberries, raspberries, 1 package
- 14 ounces Whole berry cranberry sauce, 1 can
- 15 ounces Pear halves, , drained and cut into chunks
- 15 ounces Mandarin oranges
- 3 Bananas, sliced
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
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.
Expert Tips
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- Jello Mold: For a stunning presentation, chill your salad in a fun jello mold. Spray the ring mold with cooking spray then stir in the cranberry raspberry jello salad recipe. Whether it is bowl or jello mold you will have a best tasting jello salad.
- Display: Serve the salad in dessert glasses or a decorative bowl for an elegant touch.
- Topping: Don’t forget to top your salad with a dollop of whipped cream for that perfect finishing touch. Present on a festive platter.
- Nuts: Add walnuts or pecans to this festive raspberry gelatin dessert.
This takes me back to childhood. LOVE IT.
Perfect for parties in those cute cups!! Serving these this weekend.