Holiday Fruit and Nut Mold Recipe

Name: Holiday Fruit and Nut Mold
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor*; 1-1/4 cups cold ginger ale or lemon-lime carbonated beverage; 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped dried mixed fruit; 1/3 cup currants or golden raisins; 1/3 cup chopped candied cherriesor maraschino cherries; 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts

Servings: persons

1
Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
2
Stir in cold ginger ale and spices.
3
Refrigerate about 1-1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression).
4
Stir in fruits and nuts.
5
Spoon into wreath or 5-cup mold.
6
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
7
Unmold.
8
Garnish as desired.
9
Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.
10
Unmolding: Dip mold in warm water for about 15 seconds.
11
Gently pull gelatin from around edges with moist fingers.
12
Place moistened serving plate on top of mold.
13
Invert mold and plate; holding mold and plate together, shake slightly to loosen.
14
Gently remove mold and center gelatin on plate.

1145

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups boiling water, 1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor*, 1-1/4 cups cold ginger ale or lemon-lime carbonated beverage, 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Holiday Fruit and Nut Mold 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Fruit and Nut Mold

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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