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Meme’s Cherry Coke Jello Salad

Grandma Meme's Cherry Coke Jello Salad recipe combines cherries, pineapple, coca-cola & cherry jello. It's the perfect easy side dish to serve at Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter!

Prep Time
25 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce can red tart cherries pitted in water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 6 ounce box cherry jello powder
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple

Instructions

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  1. Add the cherries, sugar and water to a medium pot on the stove over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the jello powder to a large bowl or serving dish.
  3. Pour the boiling cherry mixture over the jello powder in the bowl or dish, stir to combine until all of the jello powder is dissolved.
  4. Allow to cool on the counter for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Add the coca-cola and pineapple and stir until everything is combined.
  6. Place in the refrigerator to set for 6-8 hours.

Notes

  • The most important step of this recipe is making sure the jello is dissolved in the hot liquid. If the jello does not dissolve in the liquid, your jello salad will not set.
  • Do NOT use fresh or frozen pineapple in this recipe. An enzyme in the pineapple will cause the jello not to set. Canned pineapple is fine, as the enzyme is broken down in the heating and canning process.
  • You can make this recipe ahead of time, as it will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6serving Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 107mg (4%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 576mg (12%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Serving 6serving
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 107mg 4%
Potassium 159mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 576mg 12%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.