Best 15 Cranberry Sauce Mold Recipes

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Cranberry sauce mold is a classic holiday side dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. It is made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and spices, and can be molded into a variety of shapes. Cranberry sauce mold can be served as a relish, a topping for desserts, or even as a main course. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a traditional recipe or something more creative, there is a cranberry sauce mold recipe to fit your needs.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

NANNY'S CRANBERRY MOLD



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Adapted from Anne Quatrano's Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating With Southern Hospitality (Rizzoli).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for mold
1 1/2 pounds fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice (from 3 to 4 oranges), strained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin (from two 1/4-ounce envelopes)

Steps:

  • Lightly oil a 1-quart nonreactive mold or a few smaller molds. Combine cranberries, sugar, zest, orange juice, lemon juice, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and are completely softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Pass mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, gently pressing on solids (pressing too hard will make the mixture cloudy). Skim any foam from surface; cover to keep warm.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in a bowl; let soften 1 minute. Stir gelatin mixture into warm cranberry mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour mixture into mold and refrigerate until set, at least 8 hours.
  • Dip top of mold into a bowl of hot water 30 seconds, then run a paring knife around edge to loosen. Place a serving platter on bottom of mold; quickly invert platter and mold together. Tap to release; remove mold. (If gelatin doesnâ??t release easily, return to hot water for a few seconds.)

CRANBERRY MOLD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Let cool.
  • Heat 1/2 cup cranberry juice over low heat, then stir in a 1/4-ounce packet gelatin. Puree cooled cranberry sauce with another 1/2 cup cranberry juice, then add the gelatin mixture. Pour into a mold or empty soup cans and refrigerate overnight. Serve with whipped cream.

CRANBERRY MOLDS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 box (0.6 oz.) sugar-free cranberry gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
3/4 cup orange flavored vodka
1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce (recommended: Ocean Spray)
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Fresh cranberries and mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the cranberry juice to a boil. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and pour in the gelatin. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in vodka. Chill 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the refrigerator until it begins to set. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide into 12 (4-ounce) molds. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to set.
  • Remove from molds by first running the tip of a sharp knife around the edge of the mold to loosen side. Then dip the bottom of mold in a bowl of warm water. Invert onto a plate. Serve garnished with fresh cranberries and a sprig of fresh mint

CRANBERRY SAUCE FOR MOLD



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Categories     Fruit     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cranberry Sauce     Simmer

Yield 12-16 1 mold

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 cup plus 2 Tbs. sugar
Zest of 2 oranges
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
Pinch of salt
2/3 cup plus 2 Tbs. cold water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin

Steps:

  • Directions: Lightly coat the inside of a ceramic cranberry mold with nonstick cooking spray. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, salt and the 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the cranberries have burst, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the 2 Tbs. water into a small bowl and sprinkle with the gelatin. Let stand until the gelatin softens and swells, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon 1/2 cup of the juices from the cranberries into the gelatin and stir until the gelatin has dissolved. Pour the gelatin mixture into the cranberry mixture and stir to combine. Pour the cranberry mixture into the prepared mold and let cool to room temperature. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to overnight. To unmold, dip the mold into a large bowl of warm water so the water reaches almost to the rim of the mold. Remove from the water and run a small paring knife or spatula around the inside of the mold to loosen it. Place a serving platter upside down on top of the mold, invert the platter and mold together and shake gently. Then lift off the mold.

CRANBERRY SAUCE MOLD



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My family doesn't care for plain cranberry sauce but they love this gelatin salad. I try to make it every Thanksgiving. I found the recipe many years ago in the "Sunday Dinner Cook Book" by Phyllis S. Prokop.

Provided by Haileysgrndma

Categories     Gelatin

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce, jellied style
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare gelatin as directed on package.
  • Add room-temperature cream cheese and beat until blended.
  • Cut cranberry sauce into squares roughly 1/2 inch and add to gelatin mixture.
  • Mix lightly.
  • Pour into mold and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 131.2, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 43, Protein 9.4

CRANBERRY JELL-O MOLD



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"With a heavy meal, this cool refreshing salad with tart cranberry flavor is a welcome side dish," jobs Jane Walker of Dewey, Arizona. "Plus, it has an eye-catching rosy color that brightens any festive meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) strawberry or 6 ounces lemon gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped pecans
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in cranberry sauce and pineapple. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Stir in nuts. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. gelatin mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving platter. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY FRUIT MOLD



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This special gelatin salad takes the place of ordinary cranberry sauce on my Thanksgiving table. Grapes and mandarin oranges make it deliciously different. -Kristy Duncan, Southfield, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (3 ounces) cranberry gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1-1/2 cups ginger ale, chilled
2 cups halved seedless red or green grapes
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatins in boiling water. Gently stir in ginger ale. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1-1/2 hours. Stir in grapes and oranges. Transfer to a 5-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY MARBLE MOLD



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We usually have this just at Thanksgiving, but if you like cranberry sauce. Is great for Picnics & social gathering !

Provided by Poker

Categories     Gelatin

Time 16m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (3 ounce) packages cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (1 lb) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Dissolve, gelatin in boiling water,stir in pineapple,Chill until partially set.
  • Fold in cranberry sauce.
  • Spoon into a 8x8x2 inch pan.
  • Spoon sour cream on top.
  • Stir through to marble, chill until firm.

CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD



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This is a great substitute for plain cranberries at holiday dinners. It can be made low-fat by omitting the walnuts and using low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping. Enjoy!

Provided by Denise Greening

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package cranberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare cranberry gelatin according to directions. Pour into a 9x13 inch dish. Stir in cranberries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  • Prepare lime gelatin according to directions. Allow to cool slightly, and then blend in cream cheese. Mix in pineapple. Slowly layer over cranberry gelatin. Allow to set for at least 4 hours.
  • Just before serving, spread on whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 180.4 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

FANCY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Straight out of the can is perhaps a bit too retro-but cranberry jelly unmolded from a decorative pan is seriously retro-chic!

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Fall     Cranberry Sauce     Cranberry     Side     Cardamom     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Condiment/Spread     Condiment

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin
1½ lb. fresh (or frozen, thawed cranberries
4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
3 fresh bay leaves
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice or water
1½ cups plus 3 Tbsp. sugar
2 (2x1") strips orange zest, very thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a 4-cup mold or Bundt pan with nonstick spray. Stir gelatin and ½ cup warm water in a small bowl and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Set 2 Tbsp. cranberries aside for serving. Bring cardamom, bay leaves, salt, cranberry juice, 1½ cups sugar, and remaining cranberries to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Continue to cook, stirring often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until cranberries burst and juices begin to look syrupy, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and pick out cardamom and bay leaves; discard. Stir in gelatin mixture (gelatin should be completely dissolved). Slowly pour cranberry mixture into mold. Chill until completely set, at least 12 hours.
  • To serve, dip mold in a bowl of warm water and hold 30 seconds. Remove and place a platter upside down over top of mold. Invert jelly onto platter.
  • Just before serving, toss orange zest, remaining 2 Tbsp. cranberries, and remaining 3 Tbsp. sugar in a small bowl to coat. Scatter over jelly.
  • Do Ahead: Jelly (without sugared cranberries and zest) can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.

LAYERED CRANBERRY MOUSSE MOLD



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Enjoy a double dose of cranberry with our Layered Cranberry Mousse Mold. This cranberry mousse mold combines gelatin, cranberry sauce and whipped topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin, or any red flavor
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup cold water
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add cranberry sauce; stir until blended. Stir in cold water. Pour 2 cups gelatin mixture into 6-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 45 min. or until set but not firm.
  • Meanwhile, stir cinnamon and cloves into remaining gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 30 min. or until slightly thickened. Stir in COOL WHIP until blended. Pour over gelatin layer in mold.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 29 g, Protein 2 g

CRANBERRY CASSIS MOLD



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield One 4 3/4-cup mold

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups cassis syrup (not liquor or juice)
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 pounds fresh cranberries (6 cups)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish with a tight-fitting lid. Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir well. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Rinse a metal bowl or mold with ice water. Pour in cranberry mixture. Allow to cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Just before serving, dip mold into a bowl of hot water for a few seconds and jiggle slightly to loosen. Invert onto a serving platter or into the well of a dinner plate.

CRANBERRY-CREAM CHEESE MOLD



Cranberry-Cream Cheese Mold image

The flavor combination of cranberry gelatin, apples and cinnamon makes this elegant two-layer mold the ideal holiday dessert or side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield Makes 12 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 apple, chopped
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and cinnamon. Remove 1 cup of the gelatin; set aside at room temperature. Refrigerate remaining gelatin 1-1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression).
  • Add apples and cranberry sauce to thickened gelatin; stir gently. Spoon into 6-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 30 min. or until gelatin is set but not firm. (Gelatin should stick to finger when touched and should mound.) Place cream cheese in another medium bowl. Gradually add reserved 1 cup gelatin, beating with wire whisk until well blended. Pour over gelatin layer in mold.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 24 g, Protein 3 g

"CRANBERRY SAUCE MOLD"



This is so pretty & attractive setting on any table and the taste is Just as good. Very EASY to make the day or two before needed, It does have to Chill to set up. Note: With Courtesy to FoodNetwork /Cooking TV.

Provided by FREDA GABLE @cookin4me

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 6

TO CHILL; SUGGESTED TO MAKE NIGHT BEFORE
1 LB - fresh cranberries/ approx. 4 cups
1/4 C - fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 C - 100% cranberry juice, (not cocktail juice)
1 C - honey
NOTE: REMINDER; DO NOT USE COCKTAIL JUICE

Steps:

  • Wash and discard and soft of wrinkled cranberries.
  • Combine; Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, & Honey in 2 qt saucepan. Cook over Med. High Heat, Bring to a Boil. Then Reduce heat to Medium-Low and simmer 5-8 min.
  • ADD; Cranberries, cook 15 min. Stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst, and mixture thickens. NOTE: DO NOT COOK OVER 15 min. as the pectin will start to break down, and the sauce will not set. Remove from heat. COOL 5 min.
  • Spoon Cranberry sauce into a 3 Cup Mold. Chill in refer overnight is best. (Minimum of 6 hrs)
  • To UN-MOLD: run a warm knife around edges, & immerse bottom in hot water 10-15 seconds and turn upside down on plate, or serving dish.
  • Serve: Suggestion fill center with your favorite Fruit-dip or Cottage cheese or Whip topping fruit salad. This makes for great Eye appeal, and presentation to your table. Enjoy . . .

EASY CRANBERRY-ORANGE MOLD



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Love gelatin salad? Then check out this cranberry-orange flavored mold that can be made at home - perfect for side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained and juice reserved
1 package (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin
1 can (16 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
Salad greens, if desired

Steps:

  • Add enough water to reserved mandarin orange juice to measure 1 1/4 cups. In 1-quart saucepan, heat juice mixture to boiling.
  • Place gelatin in medium bowl. Pour boiling mixture on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cranberry sauce until sauce is melted. Stir in orange segments. Pour into 4-cup mold.
  • Refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm; unmold. Serve on salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best option for making cranberry sauce mold. They have a tart flavor and hold their shape well. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries: Cranberries should be cooked until they are softened but still hold their shape. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use a mold with a design: A mold with a design will give your cranberry sauce mold a festive look. You can find molds in a variety of shapes, such as stars, hearts, and wreaths.
  • Chill the cranberry sauce mold before serving: Chilling the cranberry sauce mold will help it hold its shape. You can chill it for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Serve the cranberry sauce mold with a variety of toppings: You can serve the cranberry sauce mold with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce mold is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for holiday gatherings. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make a cranberry sauce mold that is sure to impress your guests.

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