Fresh flavors of whole berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, and raspberry jello come together in this simple 3-ingredient Easy Cranberry Jello. This is the perfect holiday side for any Thanksgiving!
This year, I couldn’t get enough of the cranberry jello at our family’s Thanksgiving. We had the classic homemade cranberry jello, a fun cranberry jello salad, and this amazing Easy Cranberry Jello. ALL were delicious, and they were so yummy on their right. This easy cranberry jello stood out for its fruity pineapple flavor and raspberry jello that paired so well with the tart whole cranberry sauce. This tasty side had me constantly asking for the recipe. When I found out it was a 3-ingredient side recipe, I was sold! Delicious and easy recipes are my jam, and I hit the jackpot this Thanksgiving season!
Now, kids are always critical of anything foreign, and a jello with fruit bits can be terrifying. However, if you top this cranberry jello salad with a little Reddi Whip or extra creamy dairy whipped topping and can get your kids to take one bite, they will be hooked! My kids, ages 13 to 4, love this Thanksgiving jello! I promise it’s worth the try!
How to Make 3-Ingredient Cranberry Jello for Thanksgiving
Making this Easy Cranberry Jello is incredibly simple! You can prepare it days in advance, its a bit of stirring and it looks divine served in a clear dish or from a mold.
When you include water, there are really four ingredients, and you might add a fifth if you choose to top it with whipped cream or Reddi Whip, but do those count?!?! One is a basic human need, and the other is an optional (but highly recommended) garnish.
This cranberry jello dish is a classic Thanksgiving staple, but its bright red color and delightful flavors also make it a perfect side for Christmas dinner!
Ingredients for Easy Cranberry Jello
- 6 ounces Raspberry Gelatin(2 – 3 oz. packages or 1 family-size package)
- 20 ounces of Crushed Pineapple(1 can), do not drain
- 14 ounces of Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce(1 can)
- 1 cup of hot water and 1/2 cup cold water
- optional Reddi Whip, Cool Whip, or extra creamy dairy whipped topping for garnish
Instructions for Easy Cranberry Jello
Please Note: This cranberry jello recipe can be prepared up to three days in advance. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve, and just before serving, add whipped topping for garnish.
First, spray the inside of a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
Then, add the jello gelatin to a medium mixing bowl and add 1 cup of hot, boiling water. Whisk for about 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then, stir in 1/2 cup of cold water.
Now, add the whole can of crushed pineapple with juice and whole-berry cranberry sauce. Stir until it’s completely combined.
Pour the jello into the greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours(up to 3 days) until the jello is completely set. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or Reddi Whip. Enjoy!
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Easy Cranberry Jello
Ingredients
- 6 ounces raspberry jello 2- 3 ounce packages or 1 family-size 6 ounce package
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple in juice, do NOT drain
- 14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1½ cups water, divided 1 cup boiling hot water, ½ cup cold water
- Reddi Whip, Cool Whip, or whipped topping optional; for garnish
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
- Add the jello gelatin to a medium mixing bowl and add 1 cup of hot, boiling water. Whisk for about 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then, stir in 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Now, add the whole can of crushed pineapple with juice and whole-berry cranberry sauce. Stir until it's thoroughly combined.
- Pour the jello into the greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours(up to 3 days) until the jello is completely set. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or Reddi Whip. Enjoy!
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