Cran-Orange Gelatin Salad Recipe

Cran-Orange Gelatin Salad Recipe
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Rating

92% would make again

After seeing this gelatin salad in a flier, I decided to make it lighter. I like to serve it as a fruit salad, but others may like it for a sweet treat. –Eva DeWolf of Erwin, Tennessee

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  • 15 Servings
  • Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
  • 2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free cranberry gelatin
  • 1-1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups crushed salt-free pretzels
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  • Drain oranges, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set oranges and juice aside.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce until melted. Add enough cold water to the reserved juice to measure 1-1/2 cups; add to gelatin mixture. Stir in oranges. Chill until partially set.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar substitute. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; chill.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar substitute until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 3 hours or until set. Yield: 15 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 183 calories, 7 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Cran-Orange Gelatin Salad published in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p19

Tip

Save Crumbs for Topping Ice Cream

“Don’t discard cookie or cereal crumbs,” advises Marie R. of Bensenville, Illinois. “Use them to top pudding, gelatin and ice cream.”

Releasing a gelatin salad or dessert from its mold is easy if you follow these simple steps.


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Cran-Orange Gelatin Salad Recipe

Cran-Orange Gelatin Salad

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Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by heather12ab

I forgot to add that we use graham cracker crumnbs instead of pretzels.

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by heather12ab

It's a fantastic recipe and we have made it several times. Great for get togethers.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by XOBasia

I've always made one like this, but using frozen strawberries and strawberry jello....any combination would work. Sounds good with the oranges, too.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by CarmelN

It was a huge hit and so easy to make. I made it for a Christmas social with 13 friends. and of course the recipe just needs to be shared.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by twinmomky

Can this be made with the cranberry jelly instead of the whole cranberries?

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by barber2

Another comment I forgot to include, I have to admit that this combo of oranges and cranberries are not a favorite of mine. Not a huge cranberry lover but it looked Christmasy and I loved it! I would agree with another comment..... I think of it as a salad, but it could be a dessert, it's that good, and it's very refreshing. It's Christmas, forget the calories for a little while!

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by barber2

The various jello flavors and fruits are endless in this recipe. I decided to try this new combo and took it to my monthly extension club meeting, our Christmas dinner, today. WoW! It is pretty for Christmas and everyone loved it. Luckily I had enough left over for our dinner tonight. Hard to quit eating this yummy thing.

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by Mimidm

Made this recipe for a Christmas party last Friday...everyone loved it. So light and refreshing. It was a big hit.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2008 by jkjdk

I find the sugar substitute too sweet. How much regular sugar would I use?

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2008 by penoll

Try it with Raspberry jello and frozen raspberries! It is wonderful too! This is just a very versital recipe! You can almost make it with any fruit and jello you have on hand. I do like the low fat version too!

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