Cherry Jell-O Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A classic retro Jell-O salad featuring cherry gelatin, sweet pie filling, crisp apple, and crunchy celery. This delightful molded side dish or dessert offers a wonderful contrast of textures.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 4 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Jell-O mold or 8x8 inch dish
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 large or 2 small | Cherry Jell-O | Dry gelatin powder |
| 1 can | Cherry Pie Filling | Hot |
| 1 | Red Apple | Unpeeled, cut up in small pieces |
| 1/3 cup | Celery | Cut up |
| 1/2 cup | Nuts | Ground |
| 3 cups | Boiling Water | Boiling |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Initial Set
- Add 3 cups boiling water to the 1 large or 2 small cherry jell-o and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add the 1 can cherry pie filling while hot. Let set slightly until it begins to thicken.
Step 2: Adding Mix-ins and Final Set
- Stir in the 1/3 cup celery, the 1 red apple (with skin on, cut up in small pieces), and the 1/2 cup nuts.
- Let set completely in the refrigerator until firm and chilled through.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
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