Best 3 Fruit Cocktail Gelatin Cups Recipes

Indulge in the delightful world of fruit cocktail gelatin cups, a classic dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh fruits with the smooth texture of gelatin. This iconic dish is a versatile treat, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer picnic, a potluck gathering, or a special celebration. With its vibrant colors, refreshing taste, and ease of preparation, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Discover the art of crafting the perfect fruit cocktail gelatin cup, and embark on a culinary journey filled with fruity delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY FRUITED GELATIN CUPS

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Flavored gelatin is poured over diced canned peaches in individual dessert dishes then topped with miniature marshmallows for easy, fun and fruity treats.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
2 cups cold water
1 can (29 oz.) peach slices, drained, chopped
1-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water.
Spoon peaches into 12 dessert dishes; cover with gelatin. Top with marshmallows.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 1 g

FRUIT JELLO CUPS

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I'd like to preface this recipe by saying that I am posting Recipe #249803 too. I prefer it even though we are not vegans, but certainly gelatin is easier to find than the ingredient used to 'set' in the vegan recipe. I make either recipe depending upon what I have available to substitute for the store bought fruit Jello cups. It's easy and much more affordable. I like to use those mini-ziplock containers with the lid because they are perfect in size and can stack in the fridge. You could also save a few pudding, jello or applesauce containers and just use foil to cover. You will need 8 for this recipe. This recipe is easy enough that the kids can help too (just take care with the boiling liquid) and each cup has two servings of fruit! For my bigger kids (4 and older)I like to drop my soft gummy vitamin(s) in before setting in fridge to gel. My kids call them the "treats" in the middle! You can customize this for smaller kids by pureeing the fruit (puree the vitamin too!) before adding to the cups. I love being sneaky!

Provided by Caryn Dalton

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h8m

Yield 7 individual cups, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (1/4 ounce) packages gelatin (can use a smidge less for a softer set)
2 tablespoons Splenda granular or 2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/4 cups boiling fruit juice (apple juice is a great neutral flavor)
1 cup cold fruit juice (any but real pineapple & kiwi)
1 (14 ounce) can mixed fruit, in fruit juice (or canned fruit of your choice)
fresh fruit, cleaned and small-chunked can be substituted for canned. (Do not use kiwi or pineapple because those fruits contain enzymes that prevent the gelatin from gel) (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice (for keeping fresh cut fruit from browning..can also use commercial product like (Fruit-Fresh, option) (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon orange juice (for keeping fresh cut fruit from browning..can also use commercial product like (Fruit-Fresh) (optional)
food coloring (we like the extreme colors) (optional)

Steps:

If using fresh fruit, clean and peel hard skinned fruits (apples, bananas, pears, oranges, etc, melons, etc) and cut into small chunks. Use your choice of anti-browning agent and sprinkle, then toss to coat well the cut fruit. Set aside.
Boil fruit juice and sugar in a microwave safe container in the microwave until boiling. don't allow to much liquid to be lost to steam. Cover in microwave if you can. Stir well, making sure all sugar has dissolved. If using Splenda, do not add at this point.
Meanwhile, open can of fruit and drain juices into a separate medium sized non metal bowl.
Pour drained juices into a measuring cup, add Splenda and fill to 1 cup mark with fruit juice of your choice (remember, no real pineapple or kiwi juice.artificial flavoring is ok).
In the non metal bowl you already used, pour boiling fruit juice mixture and sprinkle gelatin in slowly while stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
Line up your cups and pour mixture to about half (using the cups I mentioned above). When all mixture is poured in, add 1 tiny drop to each container you want to color and mix with a spoon. The extreme colors are very bright/dark and I think the pink and green/yellow turn out the prettiest with the fruit. Don't use big drops or you wont be able to see the fruit as well. Sometimes I split one drop between two by putting one drop in one container and then pouring the mixture back and forth in the separate containers till desired color is achieved. The regular food coloring has nice Christmas colors. The kids love this part!
After you are happy with your colors, add about 2 TB of the chunked fruit to your cups. It will sink to the bottom and raise the level of the gelatin to within 1/4" of the top.
Cover and chill about 1 hour.
Feel free to use different kinds of juice and fruit. Each container has about 2 servings of fruit. This makes a firm set.if you prefer a softer set, add 1/8 cup more cold fruit juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.1, Protein 2.5

FROZEN CITRUS FRUIT CUPS

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Add some sparkle to your next get-together or church supper with these sunny citrus treats. The refreshing cups burst with color and flavor, plus they look so cute served in shiny foil containers. -Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
10 cups boiling water
5 cans (20 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained
5 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
5 cans (6 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, partially thawed
5 large firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

In a very large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Spoon into foil cups. Freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

Use a variety of fruits to create a colorful and flavorful fruit cocktail gelatin cup.
Choose fruits that are in season for the best flavor and quality.
If you are using canned fruit, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the gelatin mixture.
If you are using fresh fruit, be sure to wash it thoroughly and remove any pits or seeds.
For a smoother gelatin mixture, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the cups.
Place the gelatin cups in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow them to set completely.
Serve the gelatin cups with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit for a delicious and refreshing dessert.

Conclusion:

Fruit cocktail gelatin cups are a classic and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fruits to choose from, you can create a colorful and flavorful gelatin cup that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these fruit cocktail gelatin cups a try!