Sparkling Apple Berry Mold Recipes

SPARKLING CRANBERRY QUENCHER

Steps:

• In a pitcher add orange wedges and sugar. Muddle until all of the juice has been extracted from the oranges. Add the cranberry juice and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the seltzer, (and vodka if desired), and pour into glasses filled with ice.

SPARKLING JUICE BAR (BLUEBERRY-PEACH, APPLE-CRANBERRY AND ORANGE-PINEAPPLE)

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, mix together the blueberry juice and peach nectar. In another large pitcher, mix together the apple and cranberry juices. In another large pitcher, mix together the orange and pineapple juices. Chill all the pitchers until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, place the pitchers onto a table. Fill glasses with your choice of juice and top with a little sparkling water or sparkling wine.

CRANBERRY MOLDS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the cranberry juice to a boil. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and pour in the gelatin. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in vodka. Chill 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the refrigerator until it begins to set. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide into 12 (4-ounce) molds. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to set.
• Remove from molds by first running the tip of a sharp knife around the edge of the mold to loosen side. Then dip the bottom of mold in a bowl of warm water. Invert onto a plate. Serve garnished with fresh cranberries and a sprig of fresh mint

APPLESAUCE-BERRY GELATIN MOLD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and applesauce. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Unmold onto a serving platter.

SPARKLING GRAPE AND BERRY JELLS

Steps:

• This recipe can either be made in small individuals molds or in one larger mold. Prepare molds by filling with mixture of chilled grapes and berries.
• Place water in small pan and sprinkle gelatin over the top. Let sit for 1 minute. Place over low heat on the stove and stir until smooth.
• Add sugar and continue to cook for about 1 minute until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Pour sparkling grape juice into a bowl. Add cooled gelatin mixture and stir.
• Pour gelatin mixture into prepared molds. Place in refrigerator and let chill until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight. To loosen gelatin molds; quickly dip outside of mold in pan filled with warm water to loosen. Invert and serve.

SPARKLING APPLE BERRY MOLD

Steps:

• Mix gelatin and sugar in small saucepan. Stir in apple juice; let stand 1 min. Cook on low heat 3 min. or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool slightly.
• Stir in cider. Refrigerate until mixture is consistency of unbeaten egg whites, stirring occasionally. Gently stir in fruit. Pour into 6-cup mold.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate. Store leftover mold in refrigerator.