Mom's Cranberry Jello Mold — Unwritten Recipes (2024)

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Mom's Cranberry Jello Mold — Unwritten Recipes? ›

Jello molds are collectables for some folks, but you actually don't need any special mold for molded desserts. You can use a Bundt pan, a loaf pan, or even a mixing bowl to set large molded desserts, or small cups, ramekins, or even espresso cups for individual servings.

Jello molds are collectables for some folks, but you actually don't need any special mold for molded desserts. You can use a Bundt pan, a loaf pan, or even a mixing bowl to set large molded desserts, or small cups, ramekins, or even espresso cups for individual servings.

Boil your water.

Mix thoroughly with a metal spoon until it has completely dissolved. Note that this is less water than indicated on the packet, which will make a firmer mold.

Use the silicone mold for jello the same way you would use it for cake batter. I would not grease it though. Just make sure it's on a cookie sheet or a plate first, so you can move it to the refrigerator. I would also short the water by about half a cup.

Spray your mold: Make sure you spray your mold—no matter what type you use—with cooking spray before filling. This will make removing the gelatin easier. Take your time: Multi-layer molds take time to create. Each layer needs to set for about 45 minutes before adding the next.

Cooking spray to the rescue! These days, a pliable silicone mold is not always what we reach for' especially if you're trying out your grandma's vintage metal tube pan! This recipe was made in a metal Bundt pan liberally sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Prepare jello substituting lemon lime soda for the 1 cup cold water called for in the package directions. Chill until firm.

All you need is a fun shaped vessel – I like decorative cake pans (Nordicware makes great ones) but you could totally just use a regular glass or stainless mixing bowl, gelatin, juice, and some time. Have fun!

You can also use metal round, tube or bundt cake pans. They work beautifully to make layered ring-molded gelatins too. You should be able to find ring-shaped molds and individual-portion molds at your local cookware store.

Transfer the mixture to a nonstick Jello mold lightly coated with cooking spray; place in the refrigerator to set, at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove jello from mold. Loosen Jello and invert onto a serving plate. Slice and enjoy with some whipped cream!

Why did people make jello molds? ›

But when they first gained popularity, there were in fact a few reasons why a home cook might have wanted to serve them. One, in the early 1950s refrigerators were still quite expensive, and gelatin needs refrigeration in order to set. So in a way, preparing a Jell-O mold was something of a status symbol.

I have also made pound cake and chocolate cakelets in the jello molds. I would guess you could make any kind of cake in them. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 14-16 blossom molds.

Open mold using a dull flat knife to gently pry between the halves of each egg. (Do not pull on the handle.) Turn mold over and shake gently to unmold eggs. Keep refrigerated.

Metal pans work better than glass or ceramic. I am not sure why, but the Jello Jigglers are less likely to stick to a metal pan. If they don't easily remove, let the pan warm up in a shallow dish of warm water for a few seconds OR just leave the pan out of the refrigerator for a little bit to let the pan warm.