Best 9 Cranberry Jello Candy Recipes

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Homemade cranberry jello candy is a delectable treat that combines the tart flavor of cranberries with the sweet and refreshing taste of jello. This delightful confection is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season or to enjoy as a tasty snack anytime. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create this delicious candy in the comfort of your own home.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY JELLY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries (about 4 cups), thawed if frozen
2 oranges
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put the cranberries in a saucepan. Remove wide strips of zest from 1/2 orange with a peeler; add to the saucepan with the juice of both oranges (about 1/2 cup). Add the sugar, coriander, a pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and remove the orange zest; stir in the vanilla. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish, pushing the sauce through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.

CRAN-RASPBERRY JELLIES



Cran-Raspberry Jellies image

These are my absolute favorite candy in the tin that my husband's aunt delivers each Christmas.

Provided by Kitty Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
3 (3 ounce) packages raspberry-flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with vegetable oil.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, jellied cranberry sauce, and raspberry Jell-O® mix in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin have dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Mix walnuts into candy.
  • Pour candy into prepared pan and let set at room temperature overnight. Cut candy into squares and roll squares in sugar. Place sugared candies onto waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.9 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

CRANBERRY CANDY



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Make and share this Cranberry Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ArtWork

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can jellied sieved cranberry sauce
1 cup sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages orange Jell-O or 2 (3 ounce) packages red Jell-O
2/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and cranberry sauce together in sauce pan.
  • Melt and bring to a boil over moderate heat and add jello.
  • Stir until dissolved.
  • Add nuts.
  • Pour into lightly oiled 9x5x3 pan.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Cut into small 1 to 1 1/2 pieces and roll in granulated sugar.
  • Let stand at room temperature to dry.
  • After 24 hours sugar again.
  • You may add 1 1/2 pkg Knox gelatin for stiffer candy.

JELLIED CRANBERRY NUT CANDIES



Jellied Cranberry Nut Candies image

Even before they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers, folks are asking for more of this blue-ribbon candy. It took first place at the county fair, and everyone's sweet on these pretty squares.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, 1 cup sugar and lemon and orange gelatin. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut into 1-in. squares. Roll in remaining sugar. Store at room temperature between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. Best when stored at least three days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY JELLY IN A MOLD



Cranberry Jelly in a Mold image

Provided by George Duran

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
2 1/4 cups cranberry juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the cranberries, 2 cups cranberry juice, and sugar until the mixture is bubbling and the cranberries have burst. Meanwhile, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1/4 cup cranberry juice to soften. Whisk the gelatin mixture into the hot cranberries. Strain this into a bowl and let cool. Spray your mold with nonstick cooking spray and pour the cooled juice into the mold. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. To unmold, briefly dip the mold into hot water to loosen it.

CRANBERRY SAUCE JELLO SHOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Cranberry Sauce Jello Shots Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, cranberry sauce, orange-flavored powdered gelatin, vodka, orange

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Drinks

Yield 35 jello shots

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ½ cups water
14 oz cranberry sauce, 1 can
6 oz orange-flavored powdered gelatin, cranberry, cherry or plain
1 cup vodka
orange, cut into twists, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium pot over medium-high heat, whisk together the water and cranberry sauce until combined. Bring to a boil, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the gelatin and whisk to dissolve. Add the vodka and whisk to combine.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.
  • Divide the mixture between small cups. Cover with plastic wrap, then let set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Garnish with orange twists.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CREAMY CRANBERRY GELATIN



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Looking for a tasty take-along for holiday potlucks? Consider this colorful contribution from Collette Burch of Edinburg, Texas. The sweet-tart salad can be started the day before your event.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cranberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry mixture and gelatin. Cook and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool. Fold in the yogurt and whipped topping. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY SALAD WITH JELL-O®



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Holiday cranberry salad made with real cranberries could be your next family favorite! Best served cool and stores well in a plastic container.

Provided by fthursday

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
2 cups crushed pineapple
2 cups diced pears
1 cup pecans, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until berries are splitting open and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While cranberries cook, pour cherry-flavored gelatin mix into a casserole dish.
  • Pour cooked cranberry mixture over gelatin in the casserole dish and stir to dissolve and mix evenly. Place in the refrigerator until gelatin is set, about 1 hour.
  • Add pineapple, pears, and pecans. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

CRANBERRY JELLO CANDY



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These are wonderful for the holidays. They are so easy to make and very delicious. Tart and tangy. Did I also say EASY

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Gelatin

Time 16m

Yield 1 9x9 pan

Number Of Ingredients 3

16 ounces jellied cranberry sauce
1 (6 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grease or spray a 9x9 pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine cranberry sauce and raspberry jello in saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
  • Boil for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add nuts.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Cut into squares.
  • I roll my squares in granulated sugar.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to rinse the cranberries well before using.
  • If you want a sweeter candy, you can add more sugar to the recipe.
  • If you want a tarter candy, you can use less sugar.
  • You can add other ingredients to the candy, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
  • Be sure to grease the pan before pouring in the candy mixture.
  • Let the candy cool completely before cutting it into pieces.
  • Store the candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Jello Candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and gelatin. The candy is tart and sweet, with a chewy texture. It can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for desserts.

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