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Jello Fruit Salad A beautifully presented fruit salad with cranberries, topped with orange slices, pear pieces, and chopped nuts in a clear glass bowl, perfect for a festive occasion.

Jello Fruit Salad

A festive and refreshing Jello Fruit Salad with a sweet Jello twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Keyword: fruit salad, holiday side dish, Jello salad, Thanksgiving dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Setting Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 14
Calories: 171kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 6 oz raspberry Jello crystals (Use two small boxes for the right ratio of Jello to water)
  • 2 cups boiling water To dissolve the Jello crystals
  • 1 ½ cups cold water Helps cool down the mixture
  • ½ cup orange juice Prepared; not freshly squeezed for consistency
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the Jello mixture
  • ½ lb cranberries Partially thawed from frozen, roughly chopped for texture
  • 1 medium apple Peeled, cored, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple Drained from juice for the right consistency
  • ½ cup canned mandarin orange slices Halved for better distribution in the salad
  • ¼ cup walnuts Chopped for added crunch

Instructions

  • Add the Jello crystals to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the boiling water until completely dissolved.
  • Add the sugar to the mixture and stir until it dissolves fully.
  • Pour in the cold water and orange juice, stirring well until combined.
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  • Add the cranberries, chopped apple, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and walnuts to the bowl. Stir until the fruit is evenly distributed, though it will likely float to the top.
  • Carefully pour the Jello and fruit mixture into a 9" x 13" glass dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
    A glass baking dish with chopped apples, cranberries, and other ingredients, showing the mixed fruits soaking in their juices before being set to chill.
  • After the Jello is set, serve it from the dish or transfer to a decorative bowl. You can top with extra fruit, whipped cream, marshmallows, or sugared cranberries for an extra festive touch.

Notes

This sweet and colorful Jello fruit salad is a delightful addition to your holiday spread, with a balance of tart cranberries, juicy apples, and tropical pineapple. It's easy to prepare and can be made ahead for stress-free entertaining!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75Cups | Calories: 171kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 38.4g (13%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1.7g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 13.1mg (1%) | Potassium: 49.4mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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