sparkling berry salad

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Nov 7, 2012

So pretty for Christmas..and not so hard to make..the presentation is wonderful!

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - envelopes knox unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups cranberry - raspberry juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup club soda
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated orange peel (optional)
  • 3 cups assorted blueberries, raspberries, strawberries

How To Make sparkling berry salad

  • Step 1
    In medium saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 cup cranberry - raspberry juice; let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar till dissolved.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, blend remaining cran - rasp juice. soda, lemon juice and orange peel. Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture is consistency of unbeaten egg whites, about 60 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Fold in berries. Pour into 6 - cup mold, or bowl; chill until firm, about 3 hours.
  • Step 4
    Unmold and serve; if desired with sour cream Substitution: Use 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, and increase sugar by 1/2 cup.
  • Step 5
    This recipe also called for 1/4 cup creme de cassis ( black currant) liquer ( optional)..I never used it. It is added when you add the soda, etc I have also made this with just cranberry juice..yum!

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