Orange Dessert Ring With Fruit

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Servings: 9 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, no-bake gelatin ring filled with sweet fruit salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Orange Dessert Ring With Fruit

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 9 Calories: 188.7

Description

This vibrant Orange Dessert Ring is a nostalgic, no-bake treat that balances sweet citrus gelatin with a medley of fresh fruits. The translucent orange jello sets into a beautiful ring shape, creating an elegant presentation that belies its simplicity. Inside, a refreshing mix of apricot halves, seedless green grapes, and diced banana provides bursts of natural sweetness and varied textures. This dessert is light, airy, and incredibly refreshing, making it an ideal choice for warm summer afternoons, picnic lunches, or as a colorful finale to a casual family dinner. It requires no oven time, just a bit of patience in the refrigerator, resulting in a visually stunning and deliciously satisfying end to any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain the canned apricots, reserving the syrup. Cut the apricot halves in half if they are large.
  2. In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the orange gelatin powder.
  3. Stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  4. Measure the reserved apricot syrup and add enough cold water to make 1 cup total liquid.
  5. Stir the apricot syrup mixture and sweet white wine into the dissolved gelatin.
  6. Pour the gelatin mixture into a 4-cup ring mold.
  7. Refrigerate the mold until the gelatin is firm, at least 5 hours.
  8. In a separate bowl, combine the prepared apricot halves and seedless green grapes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  9. Just before serving, dice the banana and stir it into the apricot and grape mixture.
  10. Run a knife around the edge of the mold and invert onto a serving plate to unmold the gelatin ring.
  11. Fill the center of the ring with the fruit salad and garnish the sides with remaining fruit pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 188.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 60.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 11.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 9.2g
Protein 43.0g86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: orange gelatin, fruit salad, no-bake dessert, jello mold, apricots, bananas, grapes, summer dessert, refreshing, citrus, easy dessert, party food
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