Thanksgiving Cran-Raspberry Gelatin Mold Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries - thawed and drained, juice reserved 1 cup water 12 ounces cranberries 1/2 cup white sugar 2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry flavored gelatin mix
DIRECTIONS: In a saucepan, combine the reserved raspberry juice, water, cranberries and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the skins of the cranberries burst. Remove from heat and add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Gently fold in raspberries, and pour into a 2 quart mold. Refrigerate until chilled.
Cranberry Frost
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup chopped cranberries 1/3 cup white sugar 2 large oranges 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped 1/2 cup chopped dates (optional) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS: In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries and sugar and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and secton 1 orange. Finely chop orange sections; set aside. Sqeeze remaining orange to make total of 1/3 cup juice. Combine the 1/3 cup orange juice, cream cheese, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Stir in orange sections, cranberries, apple and dates. Whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold cream into cream cheese mixture. Turn mixture into a 5-cup mold, 8x4x2 inch loaf pan, or into about 10 to 12 paper lined muffin pans. Cover and freeze until firm. To serve, let stand at room temperature for 10 miutues. Unmold or peel off paper and garnish with orange sections.
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