Cherry Gelatin Squares

Name: Cherry Gelatin Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 1-1/4 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled; Whipped topping, optional

"I like to take advantage of gelatin mixes and pie fillings to make colorful salads that can be prepared the day before you need them," remarks Chris Rentmeister from Ripon, Wisconsin. "These fruity squares are great for everyday suppers yet special enough for company."

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-1/4 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
Whipped topping, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pie filling and mix well. Slowly stir in soda (mixture will foam).
Pour into an 8-in. square dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 68 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Cherry Gelatin Squares in Quick Cooking September/October 2000

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TNbluffbaker

Jul 28, 2018

I've had this recipe for years. I substitute sugar-free cherry gelatin, lite cherry pie filling and Diet 7-Up. It's so good, no one even notices the substitutions!
girliesmom

Nov 26, 2015

I make this often. To change things up, I sometimes switch to peach pie filling and either peach or orange jello.
Rosemary Swope

Mar 30, 2015

Simple and tasty. I have made this many times.