![]() And, there are unique additions such as mini marshmallows, walnuts, ice cream, fruit cocktail…even mayonnaise. The jello mixture in most of these salads can be made with sugar-free jello if you’re looking for a lower-sugar option. In this collection you’ll be able to find jello fruit salad, layered jello salad, molded jello recipes and more! The best thing about jello salad is that there is so many different ways to make it and it can be made with all different kinds of flavors and fruits. Old fashioned jello salad recipes are great for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday dessert or just a quick and easy snack. Most of these jello salads are healthy, and filled with fruit but are also so delicious you would never know. Whether you’re looking for a vintage recipe like grandma used to make or just a fun new twist on this classic, these old fashioned jello salad recipes will be just what you need. Best served chilled and within one to two days, before the liquid starts to separate.These old fashioned jello salad recipes bring back memories. Place in refrigerator for a few hours to chill and set up.Top with a few fresh cranberries and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.Repeat until the trifle bowl is left with a layer of whipped cream and cream cheese on top.Smooth down with a silicone spatula between layers.Take trifle or glass bowl and begin first layer with the cranberry jell-o mixture, then a layer of whipped cream.Remove homemade jell-o from refrigerator.Blend in cream cheese (room temperature), but do not over beat.Add 2-3 T organic sugar and beat with handheld mixer until it forms stiff peaks.Whipped Cream- Pour 1 pint of organic heavy whipping cream into a large mixing bowl.Combine chopped cranberries and walnuts with both juice mixtures (bloomed with gelatin and heated juice), then add crushed pineapple (drained) into an 8 quart clear Pyrex casserole dish and set inside refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hrs to set up.Place fresh cranberries and walnuts into a food processor and coarsely chop.Then remove from heat and add 1/2 c of raw honey and stir well. Next add the remaining juice into a medium sauce pan and heat just prior to a boil. ![]() This is the blooming (plump granules up) process. Sprinkle gelatin over juice and whisk well.Homemade Jell-O Mixture- Pour 3/4 c juice in a glass measuring cup.I left a few homemade jell-o chunks this time, but next time, I plan on just incorporating the jell-o mixture, fruit and nuts all together. Once everything has set and chilled, the layering process is fun to do with the littles. I love the bright red color! Colorful food is my favorite. Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple as best as you can to make the dish less watery. You can use a regular knife to chop these too. This is what you are looking for.Ī food processor makes chopping the fresh cranberries and walnuts a snap. See how gelatinous the “blooming” mixture looks. After blooming, you add the hot liquid in order to fully dissolve the granules. This process helps it stir easier into your food. The blooming process is simply adding the gelatin into cold or room temperature liquid to help plump up the granules. In order for the homemade gelatin to set up properly, this step of “blooming” is extremely important. The only thing that may be a little more challenging to find is the grass-fed beef gelatin. Sharp knife (we like the Santoku style).Food processor (optional, but extremely helpful).Please see full affiliate disclosure here. Only this time, without all the artificial ingredients, sweeteners, preservatives, and dyes. I knew then, that I had to see if I couldn’t bring this old recipe back to “new” life. She reminded me how fun and delicious this combination of flavors were. That all changed, after another visit to my sister-in-law’s for Thanksgiving. As our tastes evolved over the years and we transitioned towards a more natural and holistic lifestyle, I stopped making it. So much so, that I began to make it at home. The first holiday season I spent with my husband’s family, his mother made her highly sought-after Cranberry Jello Salad recipe. My family has always been supportive of my hobbies and creative work, especially if it means they get to be my happy little taste-testers in the process. Over the years, preparing and baking special healthier versions of our favorite family recipes has become a fun little “side” challenge for this homesteading, homeschooling mama. ![]()
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