Fruit-Cocktail Gelatin Cups Recipe

Name: Fruit-Cocktail Gelatin Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 3 cups (total) fruit: pears, peeled, cored, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced into 1/4 inch thick dice, peaches, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and/or nectarines, …; Seedless grapes, halved; Orange segments; Cherries, pitted; Mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 2 envelopes gelatin (5 teaspoons); 4 cups apple juice; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
3 cups (total) fruit: pears, peeled, cored, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced into 1/4 inch thick dice, peaches, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and/or nectarines, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Seedless grapes, halved
Orange segments
Cherries, pitted
Mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 envelopes gelatin (5 teaspoons)
4 cups apple juice
1/4 cup sugar

1
If using a vanilla bean, split in half and scrape seeds out.
2
Reserve all.
3
In a medium saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and vanilla bean pod and seeds or extract to a boil.
4
Lower the heat and simmer.
5
Drop in the pear and pineapple and poach for 4 minutes.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
7
Drop in peach and nectarine, and poach for 2 minutes.
8
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
9
Drop in grapes and orange segments, and poach for 1 minute.
10
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
11
Drop in cherries, and poach for 2 minutes.
12
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
13
Since they will discolor the syrup, always do them last.
14
When you have finished, put all of the fruit back in the syrup and set aside to cool down.
15
Once cool strain the fruit and reserve.
16
The syrup can be saved for another use.
17
Mango may be added raw.
18
Prepare your favorite gelatin: In large bowl, soften gelatin by stirring it into 1/2 cup apple juice.
19
Set aside.
20
In small saucepan, bring the remaining 3 1/2 cups of apple juice and the sugar to a boil.
21
Boil until the crystals have dissolved, about 1 minute.
22
Pour it over the gelatin and stir to dissolve.
23
Stir in the reserved fruits and pour into 6-ounce footed cups.
24
Chill several hours until set.

493

kcal

Calories

121

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, 3 cups (total) fruit: pears, peeled, cored, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced into 1/4 inch thick dice, peaches, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and/or nectarines, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and more.

Yes, Fruit-Cocktail Gelatin Cups falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fruit-Cocktail Gelatin Cups

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