Holiday Cranberry Mold

Capture the essence of festive flavor with this show-stopping Holiday Cranberry Mold, a vibrant centerpiece for your holiday table! Combining tart cranberries with the zing of freshly squeezed orange juice and a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, this dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Enhanced with the texture of crushed pineapple and crunchy walnuts or pecans, it’s a delightful twist on traditional cranberry sauce. Made in a beautifully shaped mold, it’s as visually impressive as it is delicious. Easy to prepare ahead and served chilled, this gelatin-based cranberry mold is the ideal stress-free side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering. Garnish with fresh cranberries or orange slices for a picture-perfect presentation that will wow your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 packet unflavored gelatin
• 0.25 cup cold water
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are bruised or damaged.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, and water. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes until the gelatin has softened.

Step 5

Add the softened gelatin to the hot cranberry mixture and stir until completely dissolved.

Step 6

Allow the cranberry mixture to cool for about 15 minutes at room temperature.

Step 7

Stir in the crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and orange zest.

Step 8

Lightly grease a 4-cup mold or bowl with a thin layer of nonstick cooking spray or a neutral oil.

Step 9

Pour the mixture into the prepared mold or bowl, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

Step 10

Refrigerate the mold for at least 4 hours, or until the cranberry mold is fully set.

Step 11

To unmold, dip the bottom of the mold briefly in warm water (for about 10 seconds) to help release it. Invert the mold onto a serving platter and gently lift.

Step 12

Serve chilled, and optionally garnish with fresh cranberries or orange slices for decoration.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1213.5 grams (1213.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1574

Total Fat 41.10g	53%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 30mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 309.20g	112%
Dietary Fiber 21.00g	75%
Total Sugars 262.40g
Protein 19.90g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1160mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.9%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 73.3%