SPARKLING BERRY SALAD

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

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3. Fold in berries. Pour into 6 - cup mold, or bowl; chill until firm, about 3 hours.
  • 4. Unmold and serve; if desired with sour cream Substitution: Use 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, and increase sugar by 1/2 cup.
  • 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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