Bonnies Holiday Jello With Fruit Food

BONNIE'S HOLIDAY JELLO WITH FRUIT

Steps:

• 1. NOTE: Please read instructions through before making the recipe. Here is some information about making the perfect Jello: There is a first time for everyone, when it comes to making jello recipes, and the instructions on the side of the pack just say "add hot water, stir, add cold water, stir, chill" which seems to suggest that jello making is foolproof. Unfortunately, that is not the case. For making jello, you need to use a measuring cup to make sure you have exactly the right amount of water. Guesswork is not recommended. Follow the package directions FOR ADDING FRUIT, and mix your jello accordingly. You will use a little LESS WATER if you are adding fruit than if you are making plain jello. MAKE SURE YOUR WATER IS HOT. Get the right amount of hot water and sprinkle the jello powder on top. At this point add sugar if the recipe calls for it. Using a fork or wire whisk, mix together the jello and hot water making sure you mix it completely. Keep going until it is completely combined. When the jello has dissolved, add the cold water and mix well. Mixing well is what gives your jello recipe a good consistency. Chill the jello until it is semi-firm and add the fruits and nuts. You want a big bowl of fruits and nuts bound together with the jello. There will be more fruit than jello, and that is what you want.
• 2. So, let's begin! It is actually very easy! Mix the Jello according to the package directions for adding fruit. ADD 1/2 CUP OF SUGAR to the hot water and mix it in with the jello. Let the jello set until semi-firm. Watch that it does not set before you can add the fruit, and also, do not add the fruit before it is semi-firm.
• 3. While you are waiting for the jello to get semi-firm, prepare the fruits. Cut the grapes in half, peel the orange with a knife (so no white membrane is in the jello) and dice it. Slice your bananas just before you fold it into the jello.
• 4. Add the prepared fruits and nuts and mix thoroughly. You will have more fruit than jello, and that is what you want. I usually make my Holiday Jello in a big bowl instead of a mold or ring. Smooth the top of the jello with the back of a spoon pushing any fruits that pop up down under the jello. Let it set until firm. Serve the jello with a big dollop of whipped cream or cool whip. Enjoy!

FRUIT JELLO DELIGHT

Steps:

• Boil the one cup of water and add it to the Jello in a bowl or container.
• Stir for about 2 minutes, until completely dissolved.
• Add one cup cold water, stir.
• Put 1 cup chopped banana into bottom of the bowl.
• Chill in refrigerator for about 1-2 hours, or until a thick jelly-like consistency.
• Add other fruit into Jello, spread evenly.
• Place back into refrigerator for about 2-3 more hours.
• Enjoy!

JELLO FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Add the shredded apple and chopped bananas to a bowl and toss in lemon juice.
• Empty Jello-O packets into a large bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water and stir well until Jello-O is dissolved.
• Add crushed pineapple and strawberries and stir to combine. Stir in whole cranberry sauce. Stir in shredded apple and chopped bananas.
• Pour into desired serving dish--I use a 9x13'' pan, but you could put it in a trifle or other dish-- and refrigerate for several hours or until firm.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired.

TROPICAL FRUITY JELLO

Steps:

• In a heatproof jug, mix the jello powder with the boiling water until dissolved.
• Add the cold water and pineapple juice. Put in the fridge for about an hour, until starting to set but not set yet.
• Add the fruit, evenly scattered through the jello (if it immediately falls to the bottom, put it back in the fridge to set a little more).
• Put back in the fridge until completely set.