Eating My Way Through the Holidays! Special Edition: Jell-O Shots With Sugared Cranberries! The holidays ring in the cheer with festive activities, enticing food, and snappy beverages. Make things awesome with dressed up Jell-O shots that cap off any occasion. Not only do they have an elegant look, but they satisfy the sweet tooth as a miniature dessert. By creating a garnish of fresh fruit with the sugared cranberries, it’s a classy finish with a gourmet twist!
JELL-O SHOTS WITH SUGARED CRANBERRIES
For Make-Ahead Sugared Cranberries:
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup filtered water
12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup filtered water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Add cranberries. To prevent cranberries from bursting, do not boil. Stir until well coated. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries to a wire rack. Let dry for one hour. Working in batches, roll cranberries in remaining sugar until well coated. Refrigerate for one hour or overnight. Store in airtight container.
Ingredients for Jell-o Shots:
3-ounce package raspberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1/2 cup ice water
Sugared cranberries Rosemary sprigs
Instructions:
Empty contents of raspberry gelatin packet into a mixing bowl. Add boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add iced water and amaretto liqueur and iced water. Stir well. Pour into shot glasses. Refrigerate until set, 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs just before serving.
Yummm!!
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Just right! 🌿🍒
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I was gonna say “I didn’t know you could have Jello shots w/o liquor”, because all I saw at first was the sugared cranberry part. Duh-oh!
They are gorgeous!
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Oh, y-e-s-s, Melinda! lol 🌿🍒
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Ooooh what a fun little drink/dessert!
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Y-e-s-s, Kathryn. It was a hit!!! 🍓🍒
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Love the food styling in your pic and I’d never think to put amaretto in Jell-O shots.hmmm I have ideas for summer now.
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I really like the title of your blog. Very catchy! 🍓
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Looks absolutely to die for!❤️❤️
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I appreciate your kind words. Blessings! 🌿🍒
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Merry Christmas to you, too! 🎄🎅
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Blessings in the new year! 🌟
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Blessings in the new year! 🌟 I wholeheartedly wish you and your family. a successful year. and peace and health !!!!! thank you for everything from the beginning !!! >>>> !!!
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Yum! I could sure use that on this very hot day!
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Great idea! 🍃🍒
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