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Ideas for jello?

sarahpanda — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:17:22 GMT

My DH (who is not well) has recently enjoyed eating jello. I fixed orange jello and put canned pears in it, he loved it. I haven't made jello in years and I would like to know if you have a special, fairly simiple jello treat that you might recommend. Thank you.

Re: Ideas for jello?

catter70 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:56:03 GMT

When I was a kid, my mom would put fruit cocktail in it. I would think any kind of canned fruit would do. If he likes carrots, you can shred them and add to your jello.

Re: Ideas for jello?

Suneshine — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:08:50 GMT

I love jello. Usually put fruit cocktail that was packed in juice, not syrup. When I have more time I will use fresh fruit. I am a fan of lime, raspberry or cherry. I also like to top it with some walnuts for a little crunch and good protein. I know there is a back in the day recipe with strawberries and crushed pineapple.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:36:33 GMT

Why juice? Why not syrup?

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sarahpanda — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:14:42 GMT

@Suneshine .....Why juice and not syrup? Thanks for your suggestions

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CalminHeart — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:19:41 GMT

I like orange jello with shredded carrots. Throw in a few cherries.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:21:09 GMT

@sarahpanda wrote:
@Suneshine .....Why juice and not syrup? Thanks for your suggestions

I drain the fruit. Juice has less sugar and fewer calories. Regular jello already has a lot of sugar in it.

Re: Ideas for jello?

jlkz — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:09:41 GMT

@sarahpanda

One thing I learned the hard way as a teenager: never put pineapple in jello. It will not "set" because of something in pineapple.

At 77, I remember this from Chemistry class, but not the name of the component responsible. ( bromide ? )

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4kitties — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:08:56 GMT

Orange jello with crushed pineapple and canned mandarin oranges. My girls loved it when they were little. Drain the crushed pineapple well and add a bit less water to the jello when preparing.

I like to make cherry jello, cut it into 2 in by 2 in squares and serve with freshly sliced bananas on top and then a little squirt of whipped cream.

Now I have a taste for Jello!🤣🤣🤣

Re: Ideas for jello?

4kitties — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:10:16 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@sarahpanda

One thing I learned the hard way as a teenager: never put pineapple in jello. It will not "set" because of something in pineapple.

At 77, I remember this from Chemistry class, but not the name of the component responsible.

It will set with canned pineapple. I think it is fresh pineapple that will not let it set.

Re: Ideas for jello?

sarahpanda — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:16:31 GMT

@CalminHeart ...I'm going to fix this one, for sure ! Thank you !

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sarahpanda — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:18:47 GMT

@jlkz ....That's it ! Pineapple ! It seemed like I remembered some kind of fruit that wouldn't do well in jello and I recall now, it being pineapple ! Thank you

Re: Ideas for jello?

Neetgal2 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:21:35 GMT

I still have a book from Jello with numerous recipes. Maybe you can find one. Just a thin free book sent out after you filled out a form and mailed in some box tops or something.

I only remember things I made for the kids with blue jello and fish and something with candy worms.

I am sure you will get many great ideas on here. Good luck.

Re: Ideas for jello?

Houstonoilers — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:30:59 GMT

Memaw's Lemon-Lime Jello Salad - My Blessed Life™

No-Bake Jello Pie - Belly Full

Mandarin Orange Pretzel Bars - Shugary Sweets

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walker — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:58:22 GMT

When my kids were little I made a lot of finger jello...cubes...great for snacking...easy. I will post a recipe later for a finger jello done in layers...very good. Off to check my jello recipes.....hope your DH gets better.

Re: Ideas for jello?

sarahpanda — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:07:35 GMT

@walker Bless your heart for helping me...unfortunately, DH's case is terminal.

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sarahpanda — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:18:39 GMT

@Houstonoilers ...Your suggestions look great - thank you so much !

Re: Ideas for jello?

rms1954 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:21:16 GMT

Don't know if this would interest you. I eat sugar free jello everyday. I like mine plain tho.

5 cup jello salad:

1 cup of pineapple (crushed, tid bits or chunks)

1 cup of mandarin oranges, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup minature marshmallows. Fluff and serve.

Re: Ideas for jello?

sarahpanda — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:25:42 GMT

@rms1954 Yes, it does interest me very much ! Jumping on this one, for sure. My QVC friends are great !

Re: Ideas for jello?

Eileen in Virginia — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:31:02 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
Don't know if this would interest you. I eat sugar free jello everyday. I like mine plain tho.

5 cup jello salad:

1 cup of pineapple (crushed, tid bits or chunks)
1 cup of mandarin oranges, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup minature marshmallows. Fluff and serve.

@rms1954 My Mom used to call this ambrosia. It's delicious! She'd make it a couple of hours ahead of time to let the flavors blend together. YUMMY!