Jello Fruit Salad
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Jello Fruit Salad
Description
This salad uses strawberry gelatin dissolved in boiling water as the base, which sets into a firm but tender gel that holds various fruits together. The shredded peeled apple and chopped bananas are tossed in lemon juice to maintain freshness and color. Canned crushed pineapple and sweetened strawberries add natural sweetness and juice while the whole cranberry sauce provides a unique tart texture and flavor contrast within the salad.
The mixture is poured into a serving dish such as a 9x13 inch pan and refrigerated for several hours until set. The resulting salad has a combination of soft fruit pieces suspended in a sweet strawberry-flavored gelatin. It can be topped with whipped cream and chopped pecans or walnuts for added richness and crunch.
This salad can be prepared one to three days in advance, allowing the flavors to meld well in refrigeration. It makes a classic fruity dessert or side dish for potlucks, holidays, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple , peeled and grated
- 2 banana chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces strawberry gelatin dessert Jell-O brand
- 2 cups water boiling
- 40 ounces pineapple undrained, crushed
- 16 ounce tub strawberry slightly drained, sweetened
- 14 ounce can cranberry sauce whole
- Whipped Cream , for topping, optional
- pecans , or walnuts, for topping, optional
Instructions
- Add the shredded apple and chopped bananas to a bowl and toss in lemon juice.
- Empty Jello-O packets into a large bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water and stir well until Jello-O is dissolved.
- Add crushed pineapple and strawberries and stir to combine. Stir in whole cranberry sauce. Stir in shredded apple and chopped bananas.
- Pour into desired serving dish--I use a 9x13'' pan, but you could put it in a trifle or other dish-- and refrigerate for several hours or until firm.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired.
Notes
- Jello Fruit Salad can be prepared 1 to 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 34.3mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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