RAINBOW CHERRY JIGGLERS

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A juice-based, kid friendly gelatin treat featuring rainbow-hued maraschino cherries . . . (or prepare a spiked version for adult festivities)! Wait, there's more! Read the blog post about this recipe.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

30 maraschino cherries
Opaque Layer Ingredients
1 cup pineapple or orange juice
1 1/4 envelopes Knox gelatin (1/4 envelope equals about 1/2 teaspoon of gelatin powder)
Clear Layer Ingredients
2 cups white cranberry juice cocktail
2 1/2 envelopes Knox gelatin (1/2 envelope equals about 1 teaspoon of gelatin powder)
cake sprinkles for garnish, if desired

Steps:

Implements: Two flexible silicone half-sphere molds (Half-Sphere .68 Oz, 1.57" Dia. x .79" Deep, 15 Cavities), a little spray cooking oil or vegetable oil, and paper towels
Prepare the molds by wiping the mold cavities with a paper towel moistened with a a little vegetable oil (or a quick spray of unflavored cooking oil spray will also work). Then, wipe the mold cavities with a clean paper towel. This will leave just the slightest residue, which will help unmold the gelatin without affecting the taste or appearance. Place each mold on a cookie sheet or cooling rack to provide a stable surface.
Prepare cherries. Cut the very bottom end off each cherry. (This will allow the cherries to stand up straight in the molds.) Place the cut cherries on a paper towel to drain.
Prepare Opaque Layer. Place juice in a saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Allow to soak for a minute or two. Heat over very low heat, stirring constantly, until dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Fill each mold cavity 1/3 full with the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until fully set, 30 minutes to an hour. Meanwhile, prepare the Clear Layer.
Place juice in a saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Allow to soak for a minute or two. Heat over very low heat, stirring constantly, until dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly (about 15 minutes).
When the mixture has cooled, and the Opaque Layer is set, remove the molds from the refrigerator. Place a cherry, cut side down, in each mold cavity. Using a tablespoon, carefully fill each mold cavity to the top with the reserved clear gelatin mixture. Return molds to the refrigerator, and chill for several hours (ideally overnight to allow the layers to fully bond).
To serve, unmold. Immediately before serving, garnish with the cake sprinkles, if desired.