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

FAQs

What can I use instead of a Jello mold? ›

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.

Use less water if the gelatin is to be molded. For a four-serving size package, use 3/4 cup cold water. Some recipes include this adjustment. * Unmolding: Gelatin should be chilled and set until firm.

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.

Purchase as many boxes of Jello as colors you would like to be layered in your mold. You will need about five boxes of Jello to fill a standard Bundt pan. You will need one and one-fourth cups of boiling water and a bowl for each color of gelatin.

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!

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.

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The Lifespan of Prepared Jello

There's no need to be in a rush to gobble up all that jello. When stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, this jiggly treat can last for up to seven to 10 days.

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.

Purchase as many boxes of Jello as colors you would like to be layered in your mold. You will need about five boxes of Jello to fill a standard Bundt pan. You will need one and one-fourth cups of boiling water and a bowl for each color of gelatin.

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.