Sunshine Gelatin Mold Recipes

Steps:

• For the yellow layer: Spray a 12-cup silicone bundt pan or gelatin mold with cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine the lemon gelatin and hot water in a large bowl. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add the orange juice, tequila and 1/2 cup cold water. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm and the gelatin doesn't stick to your finger when touched, about 4 hours.
• For the orange layer: Combine the orange gelatin and hot water in a large bowl. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add the tequila and 3/4 cup cold water. Pour the mixture into the pan over the first layer of set gelatin. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
• For the red layer: Combine the cherry gelatin and hot water in a large bowl. Stir until the mixture is dissolved. Add the tequila and 3/4 cup cold water. Pour the mixture into the pan over the second layer of set gelatin. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
• Run a small, thin knife around the edge of the set gelatin and turn it out onto a large flat serving platter. (Coax the gelatin out by gently pressing on the top and edges of the silicone mold.) Keep refrigerated until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
• For the garnish: Just before serving, garnish with orange wheels and maraschino cherries skewered on cocktail picks.

Steps:

• Prepare the gelatin mix according to the package instructions, using the seltzer in place of the cold water. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a mandarin followed by a blackberry in the grooves of a 2.1-quart fluted bundt pan. Repeat to form a circle. Pour in just enough of the gelatin to cover the fruit (about 1 1/2 cups). Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours, leaving the remainder of the gelatin mix on the counter.
• Sprinkle the blueberries in an even layer over the firm gelatin. Cover with the remaining mandarin oranges. Top with the remaining blackberries. Pour the remaining gelatin mixture over the fruit. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
• When ready to serve, place the gelatin mold in a bowl of warm water for 2 minutes to loosen. Invert onto a circular serving platter. Fill the center of the mold with fresh berries to serve.

Steps:

• 1. Drain pineapple and set the pineapple aside for now. To the pineapple juice, add the lemon juice and enough cold water to equal one cup. Dissolve the jello with boiling water. Stir the pineapple juice mixture into the dissolved jello.
• 2. Pour the jello into a mold or a small square baking dish. Place it in the refrigerator and chill until it begins to thicken (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
• 3. Add the reserved pineapple, shredded carrots, pecans and salt to the jello. Stir very well to combine the ingredients. Pour into a mold and chill until set (4 hours or overnight). To serve, cut into squares and top with a small dollop of mayonnaise (if desired).